1938, France. CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL DES ARTS ET METIERS. By A. Rivaud. Bronze 68mm. Cased. $100. Sorry, SOLD (May, 2022) ———- Andr? Rivaud was born 1892 into a family of goldsmiths. He studied drawing under Bernard Naudin and developed techniques as a skilled engraver. He eschewed modern medal making methods. Instead of creating larger models to be reduced by machine, he chose the more traditional method of creating his designs in their intended size. Rivaud died in 1951.