Special Collections

Sold on 21 February 1996

1 part

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Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians

Lot

№ 443

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£10

Alfred Cortot, uniface bronze medal, 1932, by M Tobon–Mejia, Paris, 59mm (Niggl 521). About as struck (£10-15)

Cortot, Alfred Denise (1877–1962). Swiss pianist, born in Nyon, died in Lausanne. A recent striking by the Paris Mint.