The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

FRANCE, Maison de la Radio-Diffusion-Télévision-Française, Paris [Television Centre], 1963, a bronze medal by J. Devigne, elevation of the RTF building, rev. legend emerges from a radiated aerial view of the building, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 68mm, 163.24g (CGMP p.643; Monnaie Exh. Cat. 1965, 333). Extremely fine £30-£40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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DNW Auction 54, 19 June 2002, lot 922; M.F. Bonham Carter Collection

The construction of the RTF building took four years to complete, and was finished in November 1963.