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1900 French Award Medal – Universal Exposition of Paris

1900 French Award Medal – Universal Exposition of Paris

$350.00
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1900 French Award Medal – Universal Exposition of Paris

Designed by Jules-Clément Chaplain | French Exonumia / Art Nouveau Masterpiece

Overview

Capture the breathtaking artistic glory of the turn of the 20th century with this magnificent, uncirculated bronze award medal from the legendary 1900 Paris Universal Exposition (Exposition Universelle). Minted in France and designed by preeminent medallic artist Jules-Clément Chaplain, this piece is an absolute crown jewel of Art Nouveau exonumia and international exhibition history.

Documented as Number 79 in Nicolas Maier’s definitive reference French Medallic Art, 1870–1940, this medal represents the absolute peak of French medallic craftsmanship.

Historical Significance

The 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle was the defining world's fair of the Belle Époque, welcoming over 50 million visitors to celebrate the achievements of the past century and usher in the modern technological and artistic age. Jules-Clément Chaplain (1839–1909), official medallist to the French government and co-founder of the Société des Artistes Français, created some of the most iconic medallic designs in history, including standard Olympic and official exposition coinage. Owning an official award medal from his hand places a tangible piece of world's fair history and master-level French medallic art directly into your collection.

Specifications & Condition

  • Issuing Country: France

  • Year of Issue: 1900

  • Event: Universal Exposition of Paris (Exposition Universelle)

  • Artist / Medallist: Jules-Clément Chaplain (J.C. Chaplain)

  • Catalog Reference: Nicolas Maier, French Medallic Art, 1870–1940 – No. 79

  • Mint: Monnaie de Paris (French Mint)

  • Composition: Bronze

  • Condition: Uncirculated (Immaculate mint preservation with striking high-relief details and radiant original finish)

  • Diameter: 2.482 inches (approx. 63 mm — an impressive, large-format art medal)

  • Weight: 3.442 ounces (approx. 97.6 grams — substantial, heavy-exhibition weight)

Why This Belongs in Your Collection

  • Masterpiece by J.C. Chaplain: Designed by one of the greatest medallic sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries.

  • Elite Cataloged Provenance: Formally referenced in Nicolas Maier’s premier guide on French medallic art, guaranteeing authenticity and historical importance.

  • World's Fair Pinnacle: The ultimate collectible for enthusiasts of the 1900 Paris Exposition, Art Nouveau aesthetics, and world's fair memorabilia.

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