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Paul-Marcel Dammann Art Deco bronze medal with box

This fabulous bronze medal is by Paul-Marcel Dammann and was issued in 1932 for the 25th anniversary of the "Compagnie Parisienne de Distribution d'Électricité" The obverse depicts a woman's head, eyes closed with her hair radiating out behind her. The reverse depicts a clothed woman with raised hands from which emanate rays to illuminate the Paris skyline shown in the background. The rim is stamped "Bronze" with a triangular Mint mark. It is boxed in a round maroon card box.

Approximate dimensions:
Weight unboxed: 4.5ozs - 128gms
Weight boxed: 4.9ozs - 139gms
Diameter: 2.52ins - 6.4cms

Paul Marcel Dammann
(1885 – 1939)
French writer & medalist
He was a pupil of Jules Clement Chaplain
Awarded Grand Prix de Rome in 1905 for engraving medals
Awarded Prix de Rome in 1908, second prize in 1914, first prize in 1921 and the Medal of Honour in 1925.