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Subiaco Museum > Records

MEDALLION: AIX EN PROVENCE TO CITY OF SUBIACO

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1992

Overview

a) Medallion, circular, bronze, LA VILLE D' AIX EN PROVENCE coat of arms. Shield shaped, with words GENEROSO SANGUINE PARTA. Below - presented by the AIX EN PROVENCE DELEGATION to the CITY OF SUBIACO December 1992. On reverse, bas relief bust of Paul Cezanne surrounded by laurel wreath. PAUL CEZANNE, d'apres Renoir
b) presentation box, red, brass catch, white satin lined lid, red plush lined base with depression for medallion.

Historical information

Subiaco Australia and Aix en Provence became 'sister cities' in 1992.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2002.57a-b

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

a) ER on reverse side of medallion.Very small pennant shape, BRONZE on rim. b)Gold printed S.N.A.G. PARIS inside lid of box.

Keywords

City of Subiaco

Photographed 2023

Year

Statement of significance

historical importance - token of friendship between international communities; aesthetic - finely crafted artefact.

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