Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven, 1943, a bronze award plaque by F. Focht, Beethoven seated at a piano, allegorical figures of Amour and Tristesse around, rev. lyre propped against a tree in a forestry setting, 72 x 53mm (CGMP p.180; Niggl 2517a; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.67, 19). Extremely fine, rare (£40-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Medals formed by Hans-P. Wipfler.

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Plate XXV, obverse only