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Ref: 7267 |
Egypt,
King Farouk, 18th International Cotton Congress 1938, bronze medal
by P Metcalfe & P Turin, rare, attractive portrait Obv: uniformed bust of King Farouk left wearing a fez Rev: cotton plant, pyramids beyond, stylised River Nile in the
foreground Condition: Extremely fine; Diameter: 72mm References: - Notes: The medal, struck in Paris, is an interesting
combination of the work of two influential medallists, one English (Percy
Metcalfe), one French (Pierre Turin), of the Art Deco period. Price £750 |
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