kautsch henri (1 Ergebnisse)

Soft matte silvered bronze finish. Measures 1.75 in. x 2.6 in. Presented in original box (measures 2.75 in. x 3.6 in). Inscription translates to: The "French Munitions Society/In recognition of 40 years/Of faithful collaboration/To Madame Amelin Léocadie/1903-1943." Shelved at Rockville Room E. Henri Kautsch (1883-1966) was a French sculptor and medallist active in the first half of the 20th century, known for his refined allegorical reliefs and Art Deco medallic designs. Trained in the French academic tradition, he developed a style characterized by elongated figures, elegant drapery, and carefully modeled low-relief compositions suited to commemorative plaques and institutional awards. Kautsch produced numerous corporate, industrial, and civic medals during the interwar and World War II periods, often blending classical symbolism-such as Victory, Industry, and Fidelity-with modern Art Deco aesthetics. His work reflects the strong tradition of French medallic art centered in Paris, where sculptors collaborated with private firms and the Monnaie de Paris to create high-quality struck and cast commemorative pieces. 1409217. Special Collections - Upstairs. Signed.