Belgium Medal 1912 Inauguration of the Wolfers Frères House, Brussels - by Marcel Wolfers EF-

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Inauguration of the Wolfers Frères House, Brussels, 1912

This bronze commemorative medal was issued to mark the inauguration of the new building of Wolfers Frères, a prestigious Belgian firm of goldsmiths and silversmiths, on November 9, 1912. The building, located at 11–13 Rue d'Arenberg in Brussels, was designed by Victor Horta, the renowned Art Nouveau architect.

Wolfers Frères was one of Belgium’s most prominent decorative arts workshops in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was particularly known for its innovative designs in jewelry, silverware, and objets d’art. The company's artistic director, Philippe Wolfers, was also a celebrated sculptor and designer.

Obverse:
A large allegorical composition depicting a seated male figure (symbolizing wisdom or tradition) observing a group of nude and semi-nude human figures, including children and youths, gathered around a stylized tree. Around the edge, place names and dates referencing important exhibitions and milestones in the firm's history:

Bruxelles (Rue de Louvain, 1850)

Anvers (1897)

Liège (1904)

Düsseldorf (1902)

Budapest (1885)

Bruxelles (Rue d’Arenberg, 1912)

At the bottom:
“La Maison Louis Wolfers Fonda l’Atelier Joré-Greque Fils” and artist’s name: Louis-Eug. Mertens.

Reverse:
Stylized Art Nouveau design featuring multiple wheat sheaves arranged symmetrically in tiers.
Text in geometric Art Nouveau lettering:

“9-11-1912”

“INAUGURATION DE LA MAISON”

“WOLFERS-FRERES”

“11–13 RUE D’ARENBERG”

With “BRUXELLES” at the bottom.

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