AWARD FRENCH BRONZE ART MEDAL FARM ANIMALS 50mm

Description

" ANIMAUX DE FERME ", Art medal in bronze, 50mm 70grs approx first, created by A. Dubois (reverse by his son H. Dubois), in very fine condition as scanned, edge marked with horn of plenty* (Paris mint) +
"BRONZE"
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Obv.
a cow seated and a horse standing behind, in the background, a pig, a rooster, a sheep and a flock of birds.
Rev.
crown of laurels & oak leaves, Inscriptions on reverse :
- offert par le journal de la France agricole
Bibliography : see CGMP p155 Vol3.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Alphée DUBOIS (1831-1905), French sculptor and medallist, pupil of Barre, Duret and of his father Eugène DUBOIS. Awarded the
Premier Grand Prix de Rome
de gravure en médailles in 1855. Member of the Jury at the 1900 Exposition Universelle. Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur.
Mint Marks used at the PARIS MINT:
Plain Edge
==> All medals before March 30th 1832 have plain edges and before 1841 for bronze or copper.
Antique Lamp
==> from March 30th 1832 until October 21st 1841 (on gold & silver only).
Anchor
==> from October 21st 1841 until September 25th 1842.
Ship Prow
==> from September 26th 1842 until June 12th 1845.
Pointing Hand
==> from June 13th 1845 until October 1st 1860.
Bee
==> from November 1st 1860 until December 31st 1879.
Cornucopia
(Horn of Plenty)
==> from 1880 until now.
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