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Religious medal by J. Balme featuring Saint Michael slaying the dragon, displayed in a traditional Saumur workshop

J. Balme

J. Balme: The Legacy of Joseph and Jean Balme in Medal-Making The name J. Balme is synonymous with French craftsmanship in the realm of medal-making,

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A finely detailed medallion designed by André Lavrillier, displayed in a traditional workshop

André Lavrillier

André Lavrillier (1885-1958) was one of the most renowned French medallists and engravers of the 20th century. His career spanned several decades, during which he

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A finely detailed medallion designed by Auguste Patey, featuring a historical figure in an elegant jewelry setting

Auguste Patey

Master Medallist and Influential French Engraver Auguste Patey (1855-1930) was a distinguished French medallist, engraver, and sculptor whose contribution to medal-making and jewelry design left

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Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon's bronze medal featuring Liberty in a traditional workshop

Frederic Vernon

The Master Medallist and Jewelry Designer of Belle Époque France Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon (1858-1912) was one of the most celebrated French medallists and jewelry

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Bronze sculpture of Joan of Arc modeled after Emmanuel Frémiet's iconic equestrian statue

Emmanuel Frémiet

Master Sculptor of Medals, Jewelry, and Iconic Statues Emmanuel Frémiet (1824-1910) was one of France’s most acclaimed sculptors, famous for his realistic depictions of animals,

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Pierre Turin working in his 1920s atelier, examining a detailed Art Deco medallion

Pierre Turin

Master of Art Deco Medallion and Jewelry Design Pierre Turin (1891-1968) was one of the most significant figures in the world of French medal-making and

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Paul-Marcel Dammann, a middle-aged man, engraving a commemorative medal in his workshop

Paul-Marcel Dammann

A Master of French Medallic Art and Jewelry Design Paul-Marcel Dammann (1885-1939) was a renowned French medallist, engraver, and sculptor known for his distinctive style

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Raoul Bénard engraving a medallion in his traditional workshop

Raoul Bénard

A Pioneer of Medallic Art and Jewelry Design Raoul Bénard (1881-1961) was a celebrated French medallist and engraver whose work spanned from the late 19th

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Henri Dubois engraving a medallion in his workshop

Henri Dubois

Master Medallist and Jewelry Artisan Henri Dubois (1859-1943) was a renowned French medallist and jewelry designer, continuing the legacy of his father, Alphée Dubois, a

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Louis-Oscar Bergeron seated at his workbench engraving a commemorative medallion

Louis-Oscar Bergeron

A Forgotten Master of Medals and Jewelry Design Louis-Oscar Bergeron (1861-1948) was a prominent French medallist and engraver during the late 19th and early 20th

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