1920s French bronze ART DECO letter opener NUDE by Pierre TURIN For Sale

Original 1920s French Art Deco bronze letter opener with a standing nude with robes in her hands, by Pierre Turin. Pierre Louis Aristide Turin (1891-1968), was a French engraver and medalist. In 1920 he received the first grand prix of Rome in engraving of medal, then a gold medal in the specialized exhibition of 1925. In 1928, competing for the Monnaie de Paris, he was chosen to create a series of French franc coin showing the profile of Marianne, the national symbol of France, wearing a traditional Phrygian cap, and that type of currency will bear his name: the "Turin type". This model of engraving was used for the pieces of twenty francs until 1939 and ten francs until 1949. The opener bears his signature at the lower part, excellent modeling, in superb condition, fine patination. Length7 inches.