MB109209 France Beaux Arts bronze medal Redemption O Crux Ave Spes Unica by Dupre 1901

France Beaux Arts Symbolist bronze medal on a religious theme: Redemption by Georges Dupre 1901 73mm. issued by the Monnaie de Paris. A kneeling male figure before the cross, O Crux Ave Spes Unica (Hail to the Cross, our only Hope). Ruined classical columns in the background. On the other side, an old man kneels as a baby is lifted up by a woman (Virgin and child) in an attitude of sacrifice, like that of Christ. Condition rubbed on high spots, otherwise very fine and attractive