Undated (late 19th century), France. AWARD OF THE CHAMBRE SYNDICALEDES CONTRUCTEURS DE MACHINE AGRICOLES DE FRANCE. By Adolphe Rivet. Silvered-bronze 41mm. Obv: A man and woman harvesting wheat; horse drawing a cart in the background. Rev: A woman, holding a rake and leaning against a circular compartment.Nearly extremely fine. $40. Sorry, SOLD ———–
Adolphe Rivet, sculptor and medallist, was born at Varetz (Corr?ze) on July 30 1855. He was a student at the ?cole des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Jules Cavelier, Hubert Ponscarme and Oscar Roty. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Fran?ais, where he received an honorable mention in 1888 and a second class medal in 1908. He died at Gentilly (Seine) on November 8 1925