Special Collections

Sold on 21 February 1996

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

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№ 550

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£20

Franz Peter Schubert, Centenary of Death, 1928, uniface bronze plaquette by Weinberger, Vienna, putti playing various musical instruments, bust of Schubert in clouds above, 51 x 41mm, curved at top (Niggl 1846; H.u.P. 6474). Extremely fine (£20-30)

A small but charming plaquette, reminiscent of the earlier pre-war Austrian school.