Lovely antique medal of the Virgin Mary in 18ct yellow gold (750/1000th). Oval-shaped, it depicts the Virgin Mary in profile. French work from the 1930s. Delightful, delicate faceted outline.

It is signed by the engraver "P. Lasserre" for Firmin Pierre Lasserre, a sculptor born in Barraute on July 6, 1870, who died in 1943, was a pupil of Aimé Millet (1819 - 1891) and Albert Bréauté (1853 - 1939). He exhibited at the Salon des artistes français, winning bronze medals in 1921, silver in 1923 and gold in 1927. He was made a knight of the Légion d'honneur.

Weight: 1,56grs

Condition: Very good, minor scratches from use

Length: approx. 1.70cm
Width: approx. 1.30cm
Length with clasp: approx. 2.40cm