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Guiraud, Georges (French, 1901-1989); b. Toulouse
FRANCE, Oeuvres Sociales de l’Air [Air Social Works], 1936, an Art Déco bronze medal by G. Guiraud, female seated right with baby on her lap, watching a dove fly into the distance, rev. helmet and goggles on cloud, branches at sides, edge impressed bronze and with foundry mark, 50mm, 78.64g. Very fine £20-£30
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Déco Medals formed by Paul Fellerman.
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Created in 1936, the Fondation des oeuvres sociales de l'Air aims to support all aviators of the air and space force, whether military or civilian, the personnel of the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile, that of Météo France, as well as their beneficiaries
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