BECKER Art Nouveau medal in yellow gold

Rare triangular-shaped pendant medal in yellow gold solid 18-carat 750 thousandths, eagle's head guarantee hallmark and master goldsmith's diamond hallmark. French Art Nouveau work from the 1910s, signed by the famous jeweler 'BECKER'. It is finely chased with a beautiful relief of the haloed profile of Jesus Christ in alternating brushed and bright gold. A rosehip flower on each side of the surround on the obverse and reverse. Engraved with an LG monogram and the inscription "June 20, 1915" on the reverse. Edmond Becker, born in Paris (1871-1971), entered the "Sculpture" section of the Salon des Artistes Français at the age of twenty, but it was the 1900 exhibition that brought him recognition at the Boucheron stand (Gold Medal). For many years, he devoted himself exclusively to medals, of which he became the leading specialist in Paris. His medals are distinguished by their finesse of execution and rendering of expression (source: 'Médailles Becker'). Height with setting: 3.2 - Width: 2.4 cm - Weight: 4.30g Very good condition. Unisex jewel. A splendid medal, expressive and beautifully crafted.------------------------------Art Nouveau medal in yellow gold solid 18-carat 750 thousandths, signed by the famous jeweler BECKER. This rare and important piece is triangular in shape and features a finely chased profile of a haloed Jesus Christ, with alternating brushed and bright gold. It is decorated with rosehips on the obverse and reverse, and engraved with an LG monogram and the inscription "June 20, 1915" on the reverse. The jewel, dating from the 1910s, is hallmarked with an eagle's head and the diamond hallmark of a master goldsmith. Height with setting: 3.2 cm, Width: 2.4 cm, Weight: 4.30 g. Very good condition, unisex jewelry.