Arthus Bertrand - Raymond Delamarre - Sculpture, Paris et son histoire - Fluctuat Nec Mergitur - 9 cm - Patinated bronze - 1951

Excellent archival condition. The bronze shows its splendid original, uniform patina, with no deep scratches or oxidations. The velvet and silk case is intact and well preserved.
Publisher / Producer: Arthus Bertrand, Paris. model designed by sculptor Raymond Delamarre (signed on the front).
Material: Fully patinated bronze of the era (uniface art plaque).
Weight: 230 grams (weight of the bronze plaque alone).
Dimensions: 9 x 6 cm (thickness about 5 mm).
Color: Natural patinated bronze / dark green case.
Historical description of the work:
Splendid and rare rectangular bronze bas-relief from 1951 that celebrates the history of Paris and its symbols (the Revolutions of 1789 and 1830, Saint Genevieve, Saint-Denis, the University), crowned by the city motto "Fluctuat Nec Mergitur". The back features an institutional commemorative engraving that makes this lot a unique collectible variant: "Xᵉ CONVENTION SISS - PARIS 1958 - PARIS 1968" (Société Internationale de la Science du Sol). Complete with original case signed in gold lettering.
Shipping method: Careful shipping via international express courier, fully trackable and with professional anti-shock protective packaging.