Description
BELGIUM 1935 Brussels International Exposition by Pierre Turin 63.6mm x 63.6mm bronze 152 grams medal
Obverse: Personification of Belgium Standing Liberty in the background Place de Bruxelles P. TURIN
Reverse: view of the exhibition buildings EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE BRUXELLES 1935 SECTION FRANCAISE engraved to EDOUARD BONNEFOUS
Edge: Triangular Mintmark of Arthus-Bertrand BRONZE
Provenance: ex Walter Glen collection, ex Paul Bosco inventory where the medal was listed for $US350.
The French Section was the largest pavillion, including the Mainland France Exhibition Building and the City of Paris Pavilion, the Overseas France Exhibition Building, the Colonies Exhibition Building, the Souks Exhibition Building, the Agriculture Pavilion and the Water and Forests Pavilion. France was also represented in the Ancient Art and Modern Art exhibits, and in the Model Railway Station, with representations of its railway networks.
Pierre Turin (1891-1968) French medallist, who trained as a steel engraver, studied medal engraving with Vernon and Patey, as well as sculpture with Coutan at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Developed an outstanding reputation with medals in the Art Deco Style.
