France 1925 International Exposition 71mm Silvered Medal - By Turin

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71mm. Silvered bronze. By Pierre Turin.

Obverse with semi-naked female seated right on cloud, dispensing roses from basket, reverse with legend within plants. Edge stamped Cuivre.

This is the large of the two medal sizes (the other being 60mm), and is far scarcer. Extremely Fine.

It was from this exhibition that the expression “Art Deco” was to emerge from 'ARTS DECORATIFS'.