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273 - Docteur Paul Bertoye Commemorative Medical Medal 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Claudius Linossier (1893–1953), a highly celebrated French Art Deco metalworker, sculptor, and master coppersmith from Lyon (signed as "CL. LINOSSIER" beneath the obverse profile). Materials: Struck or cast bronze with a rich dark chocolate aged patina and local highlights. Marking(s): Obverse Base: Signed by the artist below the truncation of the neck: "CL. LINOSSIER" (with the production year 1953 incised alongside the signature). Reverse Outer Rim: Ringed in clean uppercase typography: "DOCTEUR PAUL BERTOYE • MEDECIN DES HOPITAUX". Cataloguer's Notes: This elegant 59mm medal honors Doctor Paul Bertoye (1889–1973), a highly respected clinical pediatrician and hospital physician who dedicated his career to the hospital networks of Lyon (Hôpitaux de Lyon). The piece is highly significant as it was designed in 1953, marking the final year of the artist Claudius Linossier's life. Diameter 2.375"
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Docteur Paul Bertoye Commemorative Medical Medal 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Claudius Linossier (1893–1953), a highly celebrated French Art Deco metalworker, sculptor, and master coppersmith from Lyon (signed as "CL. LINOSSIER" beneath the obverse profile). Materials: Struck or cast bronze with a rich dark chocolate aged patina and local highlights. Marking(s): Obverse Base: Signed by the artist below the truncation of the neck: "CL. LINOSSIER" (with the production year 1953 incised alongside the signature). Reverse Outer Rim: Ringed in clean uppercase typography: "DOCTEUR PAUL BERTOYE • MEDECIN DES HOPITAUX". Cataloguer's Notes: This elegant 59mm medal honors Doctor Paul Bertoye (1889–1973), a highly respected clinical pediatrician and hospital physician who dedicated his career to the hospital networks of Lyon (Hôpitaux de Lyon). The piece is highly significant as it was designed in 1953, marking the final year of the artist Claudius Linossier's life. Diameter 2.375" Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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