Description: Obverse : woman working at her desk, under legend : "comité des expertises", engraved by french medalist Auguste Patey Reverse : "ministère du commerce et de l'industrie / loi du 27 juillet 1822" into wreath (Ministry of Commerce and Industry) Diameter : 33 mm or 1,3 inch Weight : 15,7 grams Metal : 950/1000 solid silver , cornucopia hallmark on edge and word "1argent" Henri Auguste Jules Patey (9 September 1855, Paris – 17 May 1930, Paris) was a French sculptor, medallist and coin engraver.Patey studied sculpture with Henri Chapu and engraving and medal making with Jules-Clément Chaplain. He was admitted to the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1873. In 1875, he won the second Prix de Rome for medal engraving and in 1881 he won the first Grand prix de Rome, also for medal engraving. He won further prizes in 1886 (third), 1887 (second) and 1894 (first). At the Universal Exhibition of 1889 he won a bronze medal. He produced many portrait medals, not only of clients, but also of relatives and friends. He also authored decorations and patterns. In 1898, he became a knight of the Légion d'honneur. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts from 1913. Henri-Auguste Patey died in 1930.
Price: 59 USD
Location: Tourcoing
End Time: 2024-11-30T21:08:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Brand: PARIS MINT
Type: Medal
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.999
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
