{"product_id":"antique-joan-of-arc-medal-signed-becker-french-fix-gold-plated-pendant-art-nouveau-c-1900-jeanne-d-arc","title":"Antique Joan of Arc Medal Signed Becker – French FIX Gold Plated Pendant – Art Nouveau c.1900 – Jeanne d’Arc","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful small \u003cstrong\u003eantique French Joan of Arc medal\u003c\/strong\u003e, signed \u003cstrong\u003eBecker\u003c\/strong\u003e and bearing the \u003cstrong\u003eFIX hallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe medal depicts \u003cstrong\u003eJoan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc) in profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by an elegant sculptural composition characteristic of the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Art Nouveau period\u003c\/strong\u003e. To the left are the \u003cstrong\u003ethree French fleurs-de-lis beneath a crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, while flowing ribbons and ornamental details frame the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite its petite size, the medal displays remarkably fine detailing, particularly in Joan of Arc’s face, hair and surrounding decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse bears the distinctive oval \u003cstrong\u003eFIX mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, associated with high-quality French gold-plated and gold-filled jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe medal is also \u003cstrong\u003esigned Becker\u003c\/strong\u003e, referring to French sculptor, engraver and medalist \u003cstrong\u003eEdmond-Henri Becker (1871-1971)\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose work is associated with the Art Nouveau period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century \/ French Art Nouveau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated date:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1900-1915\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joan of Arc \/ Jeanne d’Arc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Becker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIX gold-plated metal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 mm \/ 0.69 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 mm \/ 0.59 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery nice antique condition with a beautiful aged patina and minor signs of wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA wonderful petite piece of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Art Nouveau jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect as an antique pendant and particularly appealing to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eJoan of Arc, FIX jewelry and French antique medals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58805625356623,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0636_0fa39a49-2a05-460e-8dee-7d7a1e597d32.jpg?v=1789651821","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-joan-of-arc-medal-signed-becker-french-fix-gold-plated-pendant-art-nouveau-c-1900-jeanne-d-arc","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}