HORNREICH COLLECTION of U.S. & World Medal Plaques
Francois Victor Bazin
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
France Paris 1938 |
| Design Description: |
Bz Plaquette by F. Bazin |
| Item Description: |
Bronze 1938 Guillaume-Louis Professeur France Bz Plaquette by Bazin 1938 |
| Full Grade: |
MS 63 |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, Plaquette, 1938, Bronze, France. GUILLAUME-LOUIS (Professor), by Francois Victor Bazin (1897-1956), a French artist who worked during the art deco years of 1920's - 1930's. He Worked in both silver and bronze. Most famous for his highly stylized car mascots, he designed the stork mascot for the famous Hispano Suiza motor car. His work is very sought after. Obv. Portrait of Professor left, F. Bazin signed at bottom right; Rv. Inscriptions: Au Professeur Guillaume-Louis, Ses Collegues, Ses Amis, Ses Eleves 1938, with ornate School/Award Design. Attractive. Size: 72mm x 54mm. Weight: 201 Grams. Edge: Bronze with Triangle Hallmark. Purchased from Thetis Numismatica, Cataluna, Spain.