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Official medal of the 1925 Paris Exhibition (which gave the name to art deco: 'Exposition internationale des arts decoratifs et industriels modernes'): CM.2357-2009

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Titles

Official medal of the 1925 Paris Exhibition (which gave the name to art deco: 'Exposition internationale des arts decoratifs et industriels modernes')

Maker(s)

Maker: Pierre Turin (1891-1968)

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Notes

History note: Funds for purchase donated by John and Catherine Porteous.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2009) by Simmons Gallery

Dating

Production date: AD 1925

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 60 mm Weight 90.02 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2357-2009
Primary reference Number: 226362
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Created: Wednesday 23 January 2019 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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