April 12, 2024
Art Nouveau Medal - "Orphee" Lucien Coudray, 1899 - Rare Boxed Silver Version
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay UK
A rare silver version of the Art Nouveau medal "Orphee" by Lucien Coudray, dating from the late nineteenth century.Titled "Orphée endort Cerbère aux sons de sa lyre " the medal is extremely well-modelled, and won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1893 . A fine example of the work of the Parisian engraver and medallist Marie-Alexandre-Lucien Coudray (1864-1932). Complete in its original box - red leather, with a dark pink silk and velvet interior. The medal has ARGENT stamped on the rim along with the Monnaie de Paris cornucopia mint mark (see photo).The medal measures 68mm (2.7") in diameter, and has an approximate weight of 163g. A suspension loop is attached, so it can be worn as a pendant. Both medal and box are in very good condition, with a few marks from age and use. See images for detail, scale and condition.Thanks for taking a look, good luck if you decide to bid.
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
