Coins and Historical Medals

France, Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris, 1925, an octagonal Art Déco bronze plaque by P. Turin, semi-naked female sat to right on a cloud, dispensing roses from a basket supported by her left arm, rev. legend on tablet, flowers in background, edge impressed cuivre and cornucopia, 71mm, 158.65g (Maier 322; Classens 128; cf. MDC 11, 1236; cf. DNW 184, 827). One of the classic Art Déco medallic images, some blotchy toning, otherwise extremely fine £100-£120