1900, France. MARIANNE – PATRIA – DEDICATION OF THE MONUMENT TO VICTOR DURUY, VILLE DE VILLENEUVE ST. GEORGES. By Adolphe Rivet (1855-1908). Silvered-bronze 50mm. $35. Sorry, SOLD (May, 2022)

Adolphe Rivet, sculptor and medallist, was born at Veletz (Corrèze) on July 30 1855. He was a student at the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Jules Cavelier, Hubert Ponscarme and Oscar Roty. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, where he received an honorable mention in 1888 and a second class medal in 1908. He died at Gentilly (Seine) on November 8, 1925