Art medal - Oscar ROTY

Superb antique bronze-silver medal by O. ROTY, Grand Prix of Rome.

Model "NORMANNIA NVTRIX" = The Nourishing Normandy.
Issued for the National and Colonial Exhibition of ROUEN in 1896.

OBVERSE: Draped antique woman knitting under a tree, Norman cows and plowing in the background. Signature O. ROTY. One of the finest Art Nouveau medals.

REVERSE: Panoramic view of Rouen in 1896 with the Seine, the bridges, the cathedral. Date in Roman numerals: [URL masked for your safety] = 1896.

DETAILS:
- Diameter: 68 mm
- Weight: 134 grams
- Metal: Bronze-silvered, Paris Mint hallmark on the edge
- Date: 1896
- Engraver: Oscar ROTY 1846-1911
- Condition: Very good. Normal wear of the silvering on the reliefs, revealing the bronze. No dents. Original patina.

WARNING: This is silvered bronze, not solid silver. The pinkish wear on the reliefs is normal and authenticates the medal.

Perfect for medal collectors, Normandy, Rouen, Art Nouveau, Oscar Roty, or Colonial Exhibitions.

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