Antique, Art Nouveau, signed R. Lalique bronze WWI medal. Made in France circa 1915. Measures a little over 1 1/4 inches in length. Weighs approx 2 grams. Shaped like a Maltese Cross, with an angular ''loop'' at the top, so that the medal could be worn as a piece of jewellery. It depicts a beautifully modelled woman, her diaphenous robes revealing her body beneath it, finely sculpted arms envelope and embrace a tiny child. She seems to draw the child towards and inwards to her seated form. Detail is gorgeous as to be expected from Lalique''s art. Beneath the figural scene is a signature R. LALIQUE and embossed, capital lettering: ORPHELINAT DES ARMEES 1915. The medal was, apparrently, given to those who adopted war orphans. Condition is very good. A rare chance to own an unusual form of Rene Lalique''s jewelry. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4208 Condition: good Year: 1918 Title: ANTIQUE SIGNED R. LALIQUE BRONZE MEDAL WOMAN W CHILD

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Antique Bronze