FRANCE, Scène de classe [Schoolroom Scene], c. 1900, a silver medal by L.-A. Rivet adapted for the Syndicat Général du Commerce et de l’Industrie de Toulouse et du Sud-Ouest, female teacher seated left, crowning a male pupil seated right, implements of industry in background, rev. robed female and wreath around legend, edge impressed 1 argent and cornucopia, 50mm, 62.95g (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.47, 154; BDM V, 137; cf. DNW 134, 583). Extremely fine; in maroon case of issue by Le Medaillier [M. Bousquet, Seul Représentant, Avenue des Minimes 30, Toulouse] £30-£40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Marius Bousquet was a well-known figure in Toulouse society