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Pierre Turin silvered bronze "Liberation" medal

This silvered bronze medal is by Pierre Turin. The obverse depicts Marianne in profile looking from right to left, with broken manacles in her hands hence the name Liberation. Signed "P Turin" bottom right hand side.
The reverse has an olive wreath within the outer edge with the inner cartouche being blank. Unmarked rim

Approximate dimensions:
Weight: 2.4ozs - 67gms
Diameter: 1.97ins - 5cms


Pierre Turin (1891-1968) was born in Sucy-en-Brie, France. He attended the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Vernon, Patey and Coutain. He won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1920, and was made Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur in 1936. Although generally considered to be the most accomplished Art Deco medallist, his most famous medal was for the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts.