Napoleon III Universal Exposition Paris Bronze Medallion by Eugene Oudine c.1855

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Napoleon III Universal Exposition Paris Bronze Medallion by Eugene Oudine c.1855

Remarkable mid 19th century bronze medallion by French sculptor … Read more Napoleon III Universal Exposition Paris Bronze Medallion by Eugene Oudine c.1855

Remarkable mid 19th century bronze medallion by French sculptor Eugene Andre Oudine (1810-1887)

One side shows Napoleon III, the other shows Lady Liberty.

Dimensions 2 3/4" diameter. Very good condition.



The Universal Exhibition of 1855 in Paris was from May 15 to October 31, 1855

It was under the second empire, at the initiative of Napoleon III, that the first French universal exhibition was organized on the site that would become traditional Parisian universal exhibitions: the Champs de Mars. This exhibition shows the progress in terms of industrialization. Built in 1853, the Palais de l'Industrie, overlooking Avenue des Champs-Elys'es, was built to house the Universal Exhibition of Products of Agriculture, Industry and Fine Arts. It was realized by the architects by Viel and Desjardins using iron and brick covered with stone. See less