Pierre Turin Art Deco bronze vide-poche medal. Providentia Juvat

  
ART DECO BRONZE CATCHALL / MEDAL - PIERRE TURIN

The composition features a winged allegorical female figure holding a branch and a banner, surrounded by the Latin motto (“Providence helps / favors”). Around the border are dates in Roman numerals, corresponding to the years 1881–1956.

The whole piece creates a strong and solemn iconography, typical of the Art Deco vocabulary, evoking protection, foresight, and the future. The piece is designed as a high-relief medal mounted as a catchall tray, with four feet ensuring perfect stability. Beautiful, nuanced, uniform, and aged brown patina.

Signature: Pierre Turin (visible in the decoration).
Condition: very good overall condition, with no visible cracks, dents, or restorations.

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Pierre Turin, medal, catchall tray, bronze, Art Deco, Providentia Juvat, Roman numerals, French medalist.

The relief depicts a winged female allegorical figure holding a branch and a banner, surrounded by the Latin motto (“Providence helps / favors”).

Around the edge appear dates in Roman numerals corresponding to 1881–1956. Executed in high relief, the piece combines the strength of a medal composition with the practicality of a decorative tray. The underside is hollowed out, fitted with four feet, and has a fine original aged patina.

Condition: very good overall condition.

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