FRANCE - FRANCE Third Republic (1870-1940). Medal, the Seasons by René de Saint-Marceaux, SAMF n° 27 1906, Paris. Front [Spring] A nude young woman kneeling right on clouds above a landscape and holding sprays of flowers; signature St MARCEAVX. Rv [Winter] An old naked woman curled up at the foot of a tree with crows in the sky; signature 1897 St MARCEAVX. Maier 39; Silver - 198.83 g - 65 mm - 12 h On the edge hallmark (horn) 1ARGENT lizard and number 27. Only 65 examples struck in silver and distributed to members of the Société française des Amis de la Médaille Française. Dull blank. Minimal stains on the right. Almost corner flower. René de Saint-Marceaux (1845-1915) was a sculptor and medallist who won a gold medal at the 1889 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.