The Collection of Art Déco Medals formed by Paul Fellerman

NETHERLANDS, Nederlandse Nijverheidstentoonstelling, Rotterdam [Dutch Industry Exhibition], 1928, a bronze medal, unsigned [by L. Bolle], bird’s-eye view of interlocking cogwheels over the harbour, rev. aerial view of a factory complex, 60mm, 95.75g (cf. Schulman 363, 40; cf. Heritage/MPO 48, 7601). Extremely fine, very detailed workmanship £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Déco Medals formed by Paul Fellerman.

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The Nederlandse Nijverheidstentoonstelling, or Nenjito, was organised by a group of Rotterdam entrepreneurs who wished to take advantage of the international attention Holland would be receiving as the host country for that year’s Olympic Games. Between 26 May and 30 September over 1.5 million people visited; the site is now the principal home of Rotterdam Athletics