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Rugby Art Deco Medal - André Méry
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1910-1930 |
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| Weight | 89 g |
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| Obverse description | High-relief rectangular plaquette depicting a dynamic rugby scene in Art Deco style: a ball-carrier is tackled low by an opponent while a third player to the right stands ready to receive a pass. The figures are rendered with emphasis on muscular anatomy and fluid movement. The engraver's signature ANDRE MERY appears in the lower left of the field. |
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| Reverse description | High-relief rectangular plaquette depicting a semi-nude male figure in a classical contrapposto pose, leaning forward with one foot resting atop an amphora. To the left of the field, a large laurel and palm branch arrangement occupies the lower portion of the composition, evoking ancient Greek athletic ideals. The initials A.M. appear in the lower left exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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