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

PORTUGAL, Rouge et Noir, 2002, a coloured plexiglass and stainless steel sculptural triptych in the shape of playing cards by J.M. da S. Teixeira, the Ace of Hearts, Two of Diamonds and Six of Clubs, each set in a coloured acrylic base with imprinted legend 2/5, each 100 x 71mm, total wt. 494.58g [3]. As new, very rare £80-£100

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

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Edition of 5, accompanied by an unworn cotton T-shirt (large size) bearing images of the work and further detail on the benefits of plastics as a substitute for metal. For further information on the position of the medal within the world of plastic arts, see Teixeira, The Medal 43, pp.81-3.