Description: Diameter: 54mm (approx.2") Weight: 70g (approx.2oz) Edge/Relief: 4mm France, 1900," EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE PARIS ", art medal, in bronze, by Lemaire, in very fine condition as scanned, not named, rim knocks, edge marked "BRONZE" with horn (Paris mint)*. Reference : MintExhib2 p77. The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a world's fair held in Paris, France, to celebrate the achievements of the past century and to accelerate development into the next. More than 5 million people attended the exhibition (a world record at the time), yet it still failed to turn a profit, costing the French government 2,000,000 Francs. The fair included more than 76,000 exhibitors and covered 1.12 square kilometres of Paris. The Exposition Universelle was where motion pictures were first unveiled and where the escalator debuted. The exhibition lasted from 14 April until 10 November 1900. A special committee, led by Gustave Eiffel, awarded a gold medal to Lavr Proskuryakov's project for the Yenisei Bridge in Krasnoyarsk. A number of Paris' most noted structures were built for the Exposition including the Gare de Lyon, the Gare d'Orsay (now the Musée d'Orsay), the Pont Alexandre III, the Grand Palais, La Ruche, and the Petit Palais. A sideshow at the Exposition was the Second Olympic Games, which were spread over five months. So unnoted were these games that many athletes died unaware that they had been Olympians. The games also marked the first participation by female athletes and, in such sports as tennis, football (soccer), polo, rowing and tug of war, teams were multinational. A Human Zoo was present at the exposition. ABOUT THE ARTIST Georges LEMAIRE (1823-1914), French Medallist, receive a Grand Prix at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900. Mint Marks used at the PARIS MINT: Plain Edge ==> All medals before March 30th 1832 have plain edges and before 1841 for bronze or copper. Antique Lamp ==> from March 30th 1832 until October 21st 1841 (on gold & silver only). Anchor ==> from October 21st 1841 until September 25th 1842. Ship Prow ==> from September 26th 1842 until June 12th 1845. Pointing Hand ==> from June 13th 1845 until October 1st 1860. Bee ==> from November 1st 1860 until December 31st 1879. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) ==> from 1880 until now. More Medals? don't forget to visit our STORE eBay.com and also see our Sister Shop on eBay.fr : STORE eBay.fr L@@K AT MY AUCTIONS FOR OTHER GREAT MEDALS @@ Interests/Themes keywords : Art medal, Art nouveau, France, expo exposition, exhibition, olympic games. ABOUT US We are professional sellers running a family business, the first in the family who started to sell medals was, about 70 years ago, Maître Albert de Jaeger, he was an Artist, a Sculptor and Medallist he received the Premier Grand Prix de Rome (1935) for his medallic art, he created hundreds of medals and other art objects. In our Auctions and eBay Store, you will find a wide range of World Art Medals and Historical Medals. Beautiful medals, highly collectable and great Gift ideas. We hope you will enjoy your visit to our eBay store ! French commerce registration : SIREN 510858699 Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 94.99 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2024-10-25T08:49:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Restocking Fee: 10%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Type: Medal
Composition: Bronze
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Modified Item: No
