{"product_id":"1903-belgium-art-nouveau-gilt-medal-ixelles-cortege-des-fleurs-fernand-dubois","title":"1903 Belgium Art Nouveau Gilt Medal Ixelles Cortege des Fleurs Fernand Dubois","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional 1903 Belgium Art Nouveau Commemorative Medal \/ Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBy Celebrated Belgian Sculptor \u0026amp; Medallist Fernand Dubois (1861–1939)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAn exquisite and substantial piece of authentic Belle Époque medallic art. This irregular, organic shield-shaped pendant features striking high-relief detail and classic \"whiplash\" architectural framing characteristic of the peak Art Nouveau period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIssued by the Municipality of Ixelles (Brussels) to commemorate the \"Cortège des Fleurs\" (Flower Parade) held over three Sundays in June 1903.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eObverse :\u003c\/b\u003e Features a beautifully modeled, dynamic allegorical female figure (Flora or Spring) walking left, partially draped in flowing, diaphanous fabric that swirls into the background. Her left arm is outstretched, holding a flowering branch. Signed \"FERNAND DUBOIS\" in the lower right field, alongside his small stylized artistic monogram box [FD].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eReverse :\u003c\/b\u003e Features the outer inscription \"COMMUNE D'IXELLES\" with a central circular medallion reading \"CORTÈGE DES FLEURS \/ 14 • 21 • 28 \/ JUIN \/ 1903\". Below sits a highly textured depiction of an Alder tree, the traditional heraldic symbol and namesake of Ixelles. Re-stamped with the [FD] artist's monogram in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Gilt Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 64.25 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-cast construction with its original, integral suspension loop intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58195582452086,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2754.jpg?v=1782999850","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/1903-belgium-art-nouveau-gilt-medal-ixelles-cortege-des-fleurs-fernand-dubois","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}