France - 1925 Touring Club Medal By Dropsy
Offered is a very handsome 56mm, 153g bronze plaquette by famed sculptor and medalist Henry Dropsy. Depicting a man and woman in a pastoral setting reviewing a map, this piece was produced for the Touring Club de France - a tourism organization with a particular focus on Cycling and camping, founded in 1890 (defunct 1983). The aforementioned emphasis on cycling is of particular interest, as this example was awarded to Charles Sengel, a noted early professional cyclist who was active in the 1920s-30s.
The overall condition of this piece is excellent, with both the medal and gilt leather case remaining most appealing. Only a small tear in the silk covering the internal hinges is of note. All in all, a beautiful piece of medallic art with an interesting link to early competitive cycling.
Offered is a very handsome 56mm, 153g bronze plaquette by famed sculptor and medalist Henry Dropsy. Depicting a man and woman in a pastoral setting reviewing a map, this piece was produced for the Touring Club de France - a tourism organization with a particular focus on Cycling and camping, founded in 1890 (defunct 1983). The aforementioned emphasis on cycling is of particular interest, as this example was awarded to Charles Sengel, a noted early professional cyclist who was active in the 1920s-30s.
The overall condition of this piece is excellent, with both the medal and gilt leather case remaining most appealing. Only a small tear in the silk covering the internal hinges is of note. All in all, a beautiful piece of medallic art with an interesting link to early competitive cycling.
Offered is a very handsome 56mm, 153g bronze plaquette by famed sculptor and medalist Henry Dropsy. Depicting a man and woman in a pastoral setting reviewing a map, this piece was produced for the Touring Club de France - a tourism organization with a particular focus on Cycling and camping, founded in 1890 (defunct 1983). The aforementioned emphasis on cycling is of particular interest, as this example was awarded to Charles Sengel, a noted early professional cyclist who was active in the 1920s-30s.
The overall condition of this piece is excellent, with both the medal and gilt leather case remaining most appealing. Only a small tear in the silk covering the internal hinges is of note. All in all, a beautiful piece of medallic art with an interesting link to early competitive cycling.