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Fantastic & rare Bronze Medal commissioned by Kodak for The Kodak Film Award presented during the Melbourne Film Festival. Measuring 2 ½" in diameter, this Bronze Medallion was designed by Andor Meszaros & minted by John Pinchas, London, in 1958. This medal was initially awarded at the Melbourne Film Festival about 1955-60. The design juxtaposes two elements of film-making: the court jester leaping through the air symbolizes what the audience sees on screen while the spool of film to the left shows the individual frames that create the jester's motion. Nice Art Deco influence on this piece. For over half a century, sculptors Andor (1900-1973) & Michael (1945 - ) Meszaros have created medals that reflect the high points of life in Australia. From major awards & portraits of eminent Australians to artwork celebrating popular culture & the natural world, these objects illuminate our culture & history. Grounded in a centuries-old European art tradition, the medals create connections across disciplines & link such diverse subjects as scientific advances, religious themes, sport, the performing arts & motherhood. Through their public & private commissions & their personal artworks, the Meszaros sculptors have defined the modern Australian medal. We just Love to pick for Advertising Antiques & have curated a whole Etsy shop filled with them for you to enjoy below! https://www.etsy.com/shop/lloydstreasures Australia Film Institute Kodak Movie Photographs Bronze Medal Melbourne Festival Award Vintage Trophy Paperweight Court Jesters Mcm
