France, Orphelinat des Arts, 1912, a plated bronze electrotype of the obverse of the medal by L. Patriarche, robed female bidding farewell to a girl at the entrance to the orphanage, other children playing in grounds behind, 101mm. Very fine and very rare (£40-60)

The orphanage was founded in 1881 by Marie Laurent (1825-1904), the French actress