1920s French Brass Medal of Honor for Music, Depicting the Greek Muse of Music, Muse

1920s French Brass Medal of Honor for Music, Depicting the Greek Muse of Music, Muse This exquisite medal, confirmed by the micro-signature beneath it, is the work of the renowned French sculptor Léon Cuzent. 🎨 Master Artist: Léon Cuzent • Design Maestro: Léon Cuzent was a highly representative medal artist in France at the beginning of the 20th century. He excelled at capturing the ethereal essence of goddesses and the delicate lines of flora, and this medal is a quintessential example of his Art Nouveau style. • Craftsmanship Details: The elegant posture of the goddess holding a lyre, and the refined composition on the reverse, encircled by laurel and oak leaves, both showcase Cuzent's masterful relief sculpting skills. Translation of Text Below • FÉDÉRATION: Federation / Union • MUSICALE: Musical • DE: Of • VAUCLUSE: Vaucluse (a department in southeastern France) Full Meaning in Chinese "Musical Federation of Vaucluse" Background Knowledge • Location: Vaucluse is part of the renowned Provence region of France, with Avignon as its capital. • Purpose: Awarded by the Musical Federation of Vaucluse to distinguished musicians. • Era: Created around the 1900s - 1920s (Belle Époque). • Dimensions: Approximately 2.5cm in diameter. • Material: Brass. • Signature: Features the clear designer's signature "L. CUZENT" on the front edge. The condition is generally good, but there are noticeable signs of a century's worth of oxidation. Please consider this before purchasing.