Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Germany, Centenary of the Birth of Heinrich Heine, 1897, a bronze plaque by H. Kautsch, seated figure of Heine to right, holding pen and manuscript, rev. female carrying crowns, 75 x 45mm (Coll. R. Marx 482; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, 16; BDM III, 129; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.6, 31; Jones, Art of the Medal, 346; cf. DNW 46, 838). High points of reverse rubbed, otherwise very fine; with clip and ring for suspension (£40-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Art Medals from the Collection of Dr Stephen Martin.

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Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), controversial Jewish-born German writer, satirist and poet