Paris International Exhibition medal

• Reference:GB 1694 NMC/0403
• Dates of Creation:1925
• Name of Creator:
  Turin, Pierre
• Physical Description:
  1

• Scope and Content

  Octagonal shaped medal. Draped, nude female. Inscribed obverse: "Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Paris 1925". The GSA won medals for metalwork and needlework in this exhibition.

• Administrative / Biographical History

  Pierre Turin is widely considered the most accomplished Art Deco medalist. He was born in Sucy-en-Brie, France, in 1891 and died in 1968. He attended the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Vernon, Patey and Coutain. In 1920 he won the Grand Prix de Rome, and was made Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur in 1936.

• Note

  Pierre Turin is widely considered the most accomplished Art Deco medalist. He was born in Sucy-en-Brie, France, in 1891 and died in 1968. He attended the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Vernon, Patey and Coutain. In 1920 he won the Grand Prix de Rome, and was made Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur in 1936.

• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  Thought to be bronze. In original box.
  Dimensions: 60 x 60 mm

• Additional Information

  Published

• Subjects

  Design (arts)

  Exhibitions (events)

  Medals

  Metalwork (visual works)

• Geographical Names

  France