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Medal, Plaquette, 1908, Bronze, France. JEAN CLAUDE, 18 MONTHS, by Paul Paulin. Paul Paulin (1853-1937). Uniface Bas Relief Plaque, Infant looking right, 18 Mois, to left of portrait, P. Paulin signature at bottom right edge. Very Rare. Medallist: Paul Paulin was born on July 13, 1853 in Chamaliers, France. Originally a dentist, he had a passion for the arts. His affection for the arts prompted him to model and cast in bronze portrait busts of many notable French artists. One of his most prized portraits was of Queen Victoria of England. Among the artists he featured in his portraits were Monet, Degas, and Renoir. All of his bronzes were stunning representations of their subjects. From 1882 through 1898, Paulin exhibited at the Salon des artists Francais. Two years later, he began showing his work at the Salon des Beaux-Arts. Paulin died in 1937, leaving behind some impressive portraits. This plaquette was purchased at the Chicago ANA World Fair of Money, August 2014.