THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDAL, CIRCA MID-1800'S, REPRESENTS THE ACADEMIA DE BELLAS ARTES DE SAN LUIS, AN ORGANIZATION CREATED IN 1792 BY KING CARLOS IV TO PROMOTE THE STUDY, CONSERVATION, AND RESTORATION OF FINE ARTS. PURCHASED AT A BROCANTE IN FRANCE, THIS PIECE LOOKS REGAL WHEN WORN ON BLACK RIBBON AS A NECKLACE.

GOLD-PLATED BRASS

2.5" X 1.75"
CONDITION: GOOD, CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE