Description: In its conflicted interdependency, the friendship between Washington and Lafayette reflects the relationship that the United States and France have maintained for more than two centuries. This little medal was made in 1917 to thank America for declaring war on Germany. Obverse : busts of Washington and Lafayette, signed by Gaston Lavrillier Reverse : fourth and fourteen of July independence days of America and France : "4 juillet 1776 / 14 juillet 1789 : JOURNEE DE PARIS 1917" Diameter : 28 mm or 1,1 inch. Metal : silvered bronze About artist : Gaston Albert Lavrillier, born in Paris in 1890 and died in 19581, is a French engraver, medalist, painter and sculptor, winner of the Prix de Rome in 1919.Gaston Lavrillier studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, studied engraving in the workshops of Frederic de Vernon (1858-1912) and Auguste Patey (1855-1930), painting with Leopold Flameng (1831- 1911) and sculpture with Jean-Antoine Injalbert (1845-1933).In 1919, Gaston Lavrillier obtained the first Grand Prix of Rome. In 1924, he directed the set of the film Surcouf by Luitz-Murat. He settled in Los Angeles in the thirties.Gaston Lavrillier is the younger brother of medalist André Lavrillier, and the uncle of photographer Carol-Marc Lavrillier.
Price: 8 USD
Location: Tourcoing
End Time: 2025-01-15T16:31:23.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Brand: french mint
Composition: Bronze
Type: Medal
Fineness: 0.999
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Modified Item: No
