An extremely rare gold medal by Paul Brandt, depicting an angel holding the « Golden Book of Happiness, » with the inscription on the reverse: « O! Golden page, forever fix the… »

Type of jewelry: Antique jewelry / Antique medal
Origin: French work by Paul Brandt (signed)
Period: Early 20th century
Metal: 750/1000 (18k) gold
Total weight (gross): 6.10 grams
Width: 2.4 cm x 2.6 cm (excluding bail)
Condition: Very good
Comments: A major figure of the 1920s, Paul Brandt (1883-1952) played a decisive role in the revival of modern jewelry and decorative arts, collaborating with Fouquet, Templier, and Sandoz. From Art Nouveau to Art Deco, he was fully immersed in the vibrant Parisian artistic scene.

While religious medals made by this jeweler are relatively common, this particular model is distinguished by its extreme rarity: no comparable example is reproduced in Bleuette-Marine Massard’s monograph.

Price: On request
Reference: 19 103 3