After the art medal had reached its heights of artistic quality and individuality in the Italian Renaissance, hundreds of years passed in which the medal was more or less only regarded in its utilitarian character. The artistic aspect was almost totally neglected, routine replaced art.

In the late 19th century the art medal was revived by Hubert Ponscarme, Jules-Clément Chaplain and Oscar Roty. They together with a whole generation of highly talented medallists were responsible for a new rise of the art of medal in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period.

This website focuses attention mainly on Art Nouveau and Art Deco medals. 

My thanks to Mr. Roty, descendant of the artist Oscar Roty, for his involvement and assistance in the production of his ancestor's page. 

Should you have any queries, suggestions or fine Art Nouveau and Art Deco medals to offer, do not hesitate to contact me.

Please note that no advice will be given on the value of medals.

© Nicolas Maier, author of all information provided on this website and photographer of all images on these pages. For my research into the theme of art medals I used the following bibliography.