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Medal, Plaquette, 1908, Bronze, France. Art Nouveau Bz Plaquette, " 25th Anniversary LE LYCEE FENELON " by Emmanuel Hannaux. Obv. Allegorical Female in Robe with scrolled frame below left, inside frame "1883-1908". Lycee Fenelon Arched Entrance facing Female; Rv. Eight (8) Line Inscription, Le Lycee Fenelon, Cree at Paris en 1883, Celebre Le 25 June 1908 Son 25 Anniversaire, Vice Rectorate De 1883 - 1908. Attractive. Dimensions : 60 mm x 46 mm = 2.4 inches x 1.84 inch. Weight: 80 Grams. Edge : engraving " BRONZE " and the hallmark " Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty Paris Mint) ". Emmanuel HANNAUX: Born in Metz on 31st january, 1855; studied in Paris,
received an award from the Salon in 1884, the first of many. Engraver : Emmanuel HANNAUX (1855 - 1934) very famous French sculptor and medallist. His works are present in the most important Museums, New York : Museum of Modern Art, Mineapolis : Walker Art Center, London : Wallace Collection and in France in Paris : Musee d'Orsay, in Nancy, Draguignan and Metz. Purchased in France.