FRANCE - FRANCE Fifth Republic (1958 to the present). Medal of the presidency of François Mitterrand, in silver, by H. Thiébaud, with original drawings by the artist 1995. FRANÇOIS MITTERRAND / 1981-1995. Nude head on the right; below, signature H. THIÉBAUD; at the bottom, hallmark (horn)1*. Rv. PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC / FRANCE. View of the entrance to the Élysée Palace and its courtyard. Silver - 31.35 g - 41 mm - 12 h With two original designs by the artist Bernard Henri Thiébaud (born 1941): the obverse on an original tracing paper, mounted as a plate, dated 1981, with text by the artist "... For 'his' stay at the Elysée Palace I would like to express a wish for you, that 'it' is not a [reve?] but a happy and favourable 'phase' for your activities" "H. Thiébaud" and annotation "original drawing of the medal"; and drawing of the reverse on Canson paper (with light central piercing holes for transfer?). On a shiny blank, of large modulus. Only minimal hairlines. Corner flower.