France. LA PATRIE ENCOURAGE LA JEUNESSE A LA PRATIQUE DE EXERCISES VIRIIS. (Encouragement of virile exercises). By Adolphe Rivet (1855-1908).Uniface cast bronze studio model 127mm. $275. —————— 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