France. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD IN PARIS. By Fr?d?ric-Charles Victor de Vernon (1858-1912, Grand Prix de Rome). Bronze plaquette 90mm x 70mm. Maier 172. $500. ———- Fr?d?ric-Charles Victor de Vernon was born in Paris on 17 November, 1858. He studied under Cavelier, Chaplain and Tasset and, on the urging of Chaplain, took part in the competition for the Grand Prix de Rome in medal engraving. He placed twice before eventually winning in 1887. His works exhibit a strong influence by Roty. Vernon won many accolades and in 1900 was made a chevalier de la L?gion d?Honneur. He died in 1912.