medal
Object NameMedal for the Perla del Mediterraneo
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromBronze, Fabric, Metal, Glass-like Substance
Dateabout 1906
Place MadeFrance, Clairefontaine
TechniqueCast
Size(a) Medal L: 5.5 cm, W: 3.5 cm, D: 0.4 cm; (b) Case L: 7.5 cm, W: 5.9 cm, D: 1.7 cm
Accession Number2011.7.106
Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Rene Lalique: Enchanted by Glass (CHRYSLER)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionMedal for the Perla del Mediterraneo. (a) Bronze; cast. Rectangular bronze medal showing a man in period speedboat racing attire driving a powerboat. Four fish flank outer edges of medal. Circular glass-like cabochon fixed to front near bottom edge. Top of medal inscribed, "PERLA DEL / MEDITTERRANEO". (b) Original reddish-brown case with hinged lid and metal mounts.Provenance
Source
Elaine Steppa
- 2011-12-09
Source
Stanford Steppa
- 2011-12-09
