Argentine Art Medal—Escuela Superior de Comercio c1910

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Argentine Art Medal—Escuela Superior de Comercio
c1910
God Mercury with sailboat & train
Juan Gottuzzo (1858-1924) was a prolific Argentine medallist
Silver plated bronze
79mm
…
3 1/8
”
x
56mm
…
2 3/16
”
weight 3 ¾ oz
Most Argentine Art Nouveau medals and plaques followed European models, but soon they were contributing their own proposals, often in terms of shape and design. The art of medal-making in Argentina was a highly important means of artistic expression, a sign of national pride & sentiment and reminder of its consolidation as a nation. At the same time, it helped establish a cultural prestige that has accompanied the country ever since.