You are viewing a charming and quite rare signed Bronze medal by the French animal sculptor and medallist Victor Peter (1840-1918). Peter was born in Paris and befriended and studied with Auguste Rodin, among others. In 1901 he was nominated as a professor at the School of Fine Arts (Beaux Arts) in Paris. He received a bronze medal at the Universal Exposition of 1889 and a gold medal at the Universal Exposition of 1900. He was known for his animal compositions!

XRARE BRONZE AGRICULTURAL MEDAL - A HORSE WITH HER FOAL including original red leather box.

Engraver : V. PETER

This is a science honor medal issued by French Ministry of Agriculture.

The medal says: MINISTERE DE L'AGRICULTURE - SCIENCE LABEUR - DIRECTION DES HARAS CONCOURS CENTRAL HIPPIQUE DE PARIS

Diameter : 50 mm  (1.97 inch.)

Signed: Victor Peter

Edge :  Bronze

Other side marked: A. D.

In perfect condition!!!

Please feel free to email me with any questions you might have.

Two very similar bronze plaque from the same artist has been sold at Shoteby's for almost 5000 USD (see the last photo). Last photo is not the item you can buy now.

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