Orpheus Pendant by Coudray
This is a wonderful silvered bronze medal dating to the Art Nouveau period. The pendant depicts Orpheus with its lyre and on the reverse an allegory of ‘Glory’ with an angel holding a plume and musical instrument.
The pendant has been signed L. Coudray. The artist (1864-1932) is a French medaillist, engraver and sculptor. He won the first "grand prix de Rome" in 1893 with this medal called "Orphée endort Cerbère aux sons de sa lyre". (Orpheus lulls Cerberus to sleep with his lyre). This French antique jewelry would be a fantastic gift for all music lovers.
The medal is marked bronze on the edge.
CONDITION:
Overall good antique condition with some signs of ages like silver use. French early 2Oth century quality.
Please take a close look at the photos, they are an integral part of the description.
DIMENSIONS:
Diameter: 1 5/8" (4cm)
Weight: 35g
MATERIAL:
Silverplated bronze
The pendant has been signed L. Coudray. The artist (1864-1932) is a French medaillist, engraver and sculptor. He won the first "grand prix de Rome" in 1893 with this medal called "Orphée endort Cerbère aux sons de sa lyre". (Orpheus lulls Cerberus to sleep with his lyre). This French antique jewelry would be a fantastic gift for all music lovers.
The medal is marked bronze on the edge.
CONDITION:
Overall good antique condition with some signs of ages like silver use. French early 2Oth century quality.
Please take a close look at the photos, they are an integral part of the description.
DIMENSIONS:
Diameter: 1 5/8" (4cm)
Weight: 35g
MATERIAL:
Silverplated bronze
