France, La Peinture (Painting), bronze medal 1901, by Maurice Charpentier-Mio

Obv: a youth holds palette and paintbrushes

Rev: sprigs around space for award inscription

Condition: Very fine, some minor stains; Diameter: 52 x 40mm

References: CGMP3/86A; Forrer VII/177

Notes: this charming plaquette medal may have originally been intended as an art prize medal

Price £75