France – 1933 Art Deco Automobile Medal – “Concours d’Élégance Automobile – Exposition de Printemps” – by Morlon – Bronze An exceptional and rare Art Deco bronze medal awarded at the prestigious “Exposition de Printemps – Concours d’Élégance Automobile” (Spring Exhibition – Automotive Elegance Competition) held in France in 1933, celebrating the golden age of automotive design and luxury. Artist: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon (1878–1951) Metal: Bronze Diameter: approx. 68 mm Weight: approx. 150 g Edge: marked BRONZE with Paris Mint cornucopia hallmark Condition: Extremely fine, with attractive antique patina and crisp Art Deco reliefs. ⸻ Obverse Stylized Art Deco composition featuring a luxurious vintage automobile, reminiscent of early 1930s Bugatti Type 46 or Delage D8 models, parked beneath a grand architectural staircase. Above the car stands a female figure in elegant attire, raising a floral garland — symbol of beauty, elegance, and triumph. The background of vertical fluted columns and geometric steps exemplifies the purest Art Deco aesthetic of the interwar period. ⸻ Reverse Decorated with radiant sunrays emerging above laurel and lotus leaves, with a central cartouche intended for engraving the winner’s name. Below: EXPOSITION DE PRINTEMPS – 1933 – CONCOURS D’ÉLÉGANCE AUTOMOBILE A refined and symbolic design celebrating both the artistry and glamour of early automotive competitions. ⸻ Historical Context During the 1930s, Concours d’Élégance Automobile events in France showcased the world’s most luxurious vehicles — Bugatti, Delahaye, Delage, Hispano-Suiza, and Talbot-Lago — alongside fashion models and couture houses. This medal commemorates one such event, merging French automotive innovation and Art Deco artistic mastery. ⸻ Artist Pierre-Alexandre Morlon was a celebrated French sculptor and medallist, author of numerous official medals and coins of the early 20th century, known for his refined Art Deco lines and harmony between industrial and artistic themes. ⸻ rare collector’s piece This 1933 medal represents a true symbol of automotive history, design, and elegance — a perfect acquisition for collectors of Bugatti memorabilia, Art Deco art, or historic motoring awards. ⸻ A masterpiece of 1930s automotive Art Deco – rare and desirable in bronze.