FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Medal, the Wind by Camille Lefèvre, SAMF n° 44 1906, Paris. Front: A standing nude young woman and a seated man both struggle against a powerful wind; on the right signature CAM/ LEFEVRE. Rv. A woman walking with difficulty on the left, under trees bending under a gust of wind. Maier 38; Silver - 146.67 g - 68 mm - 12 h On the edge 1ARGENT lizard hallmark (horn) and number 44. Only 65 struck in silver and distributed to members of the Société française des Amis de la Médaille Française. Dull blank. Minor handling marks and barely rubbed. Superb in Fleur de coin. Camille Lefèvre (1853-1933) was a sculptor and First Second Grand Prix de Rome in sculpture in 1878. He was awarded a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exhibition. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.