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Modeled by: Pierre Roche (French, 1855–1922)
Produced by: Victor Canale (French, 1883–1959 (active 1912–1948))
Produced by: Victor Canale (French, 1883–1959 (active 1912–1948))
French
1916
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 50 mm (1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward R. Warren
Accession Number21.2526
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Maier 290
DescriptionObverse Nude boy (possibly Cupid) at center supporting a cornucopia; inscribed at edge "AMICITIA LIBERALITAS" and at proper left "PIERRE ROCHE" and "CANALE GR." along the edge.
Reverse: Half-length figure at center with head turned toward proper right, wearing a helmet and raising hands over head and with serpents extending from breast-plate; inscribed at edge "JUNCTAS TENEO MANUS ET ANIMAS" and "LES AMIS DES ARTISTES".
Reverse: Half-length figure at center with head turned toward proper right, wearing a helmet and raising hands over head and with serpents extending from breast-plate; inscribed at edge "JUNCTAS TENEO MANUS ET ANIMAS" and "LES AMIS DES ARTISTES".
Marks
Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE
ProvenanceBy 1921, Edward R. Warren; 1921, gift of Edward R. Warren to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 3, 1921)