France, “La Veillée Bretonne” (A Breton Evening), cast uniface art plaquette, bronze, circa 1910, by A Schwab


Obv: an old Breton couple sit facing each other in the alcove of an inglenook fireplace, rustic domestic implements on the mantlepiece above

Condition: Very fine, soft relief

Diameter: 95mm x 118mm

References: Forrer V/410

Notes: This cast edition (the medal also exists in a struck edition) is particularly evocative of a simple way of life long since gone, and has great charm

Price £130