FRANCE. Societe des Artistes Gold Award Medal, 1910. Paris Mint. UNCIRCULATED Details. Scratches. Diameter: 35.7mm; Weight: 28.58 gms. By D. Dupuis. Embossed and presented to Gregoire Nicolas Finez for third place in painting. Obverse: Personification of the Arts standing facing, head left, holding wreath in each hand and adorning altar being inscribed AD GLORIAM by a putto, seen from behind, seated on top of Ionic column; large tree in background; Reverse: SOCIETE DES ARTISTES FRANCAIS, PEINTURE / SALON DE 1910 / FINEZ / GREGOIRE NICOLAS / MEDAILLE DE / 3ME CLASSE in six lines. Edge</em>: [cornucopia hallmark] 1 OR. Offering highly alluring matte surfaces, this golden-yellow award presents a soft, charming appeal. The details designation emanates from a few areas of light scratches on the reverse--possibly for a spot removal. Nevertheless, quite alluring and provocative. Includes box of issue. From the Provence Collection of French Art Medals.Ex: Dr. Lawrence A. Adams Collection.Ex: New York Sale XXV (1/2011) Lot # 553.
