The Collection of Art Medals formed by Hans-P. Wipfler

11 July 2006

Lot No 2616

Germany, Für Hervorragende Leistungen im Rudern und Schwimmen [For Outstanding Achievement in Sailing and Swimming], Staatspreis, c. 1920, a cast silver plaque by A. Vogel, winged female holding wreath and Victory above dolphins swimming, sailing boats in background, rev. busts of Neptune and Minerva in medallions...

11 July 2006

Lot No 2617

Germany, Belgiens Raubzug [Eupen and Malmedy], 1920, a cast bronze medal by K. Goetz, clawed hand grasping tombstones inscribed malmedy and eupen, rev. document and bottle, 60mm (K 283; cf. DNW 68, 1569). Extremely fine (£70-90)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2618

Germany, Präsidenten der Reichsgericht, Leipzig, 1920 [Presidents of the Supreme Court of Justice], a bronze plaque by A. Thiele for Glaser, Dresden, facing busts of Rudolf Freiherr von Seckendorff and Eduard von Simson, rev. view of the Reichsgericht, 107 x 83mm. About extremely fine, rare; in maroon fitted case...

11 July 2006

Lot No 2619

Germany, Oberschlesiens Abstimmung [Plebiscite in Upper Silesia], 1921, a cast bronze medal by K. Goetz, map superimposed on head right, rev. German eagle standing left, having its wing pulled by a Silesian citizen, 60mm (K 284). Extremely fine (£60-80)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2620

Germany, Die letzte Schlacht am Birkenbaum [The Last Battle at Birkenbaum], 1923, a cast bronze medal by K. Goetz, male head peering over horizon, fists clenched, tree and broken handcuffs in foreground, rev. shepherd with flock, 60mm (K 298). Extremely fine, rare (£60-80)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2621

Germany, Johannes Brahms, c. 1925, a uniface bronze medal by A. Hartig, facing bust, 75mm (Niggl 392a); Centenary of thje Death of Ludwig van Beethoven, 1927, a uniface bronze medal by A. Hartig, facing bust, 75mm (Niggl 145a; cf. DNW 56, 843); Ludwig van Beethoven, 1936, a uniface bronze medal by A. Coutin, bust...

11 July 2006

Lot No 2622

Germany, Hermann Stegemann, c. 1925, a cast bronze medal signed L.M., bust right, rev. naked Hercules with dagger held to a head of the hydra, 100mm. Very fine (£30-50)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2623

Germany, Centenary of the Death of Ludwig van Beethoven, 1927, a bronze plaque by H. Dropsy for Canale, bust left, rev. winged figure, 50 x 50mm (Classens 150; Niggl 128; cf. DNW 46, 843). About extremely fine, patinated (£70-90)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2624

Germany, Centenary of the Death of Ludwig van Beethoven, 1927, a uniface bronze plaque by A. Hartig, facing bust, 85 x 85mm (Niggl 144; cf. DNW 44, 843). Extremely fine (£40-60)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2625

Germany, Ost-West-Ozeanflug der Bremen [The East-West Flight of the Bremen], 1928, a silver medal by K. Goetz, conjoined busts of Baron von Hünefeld and Hermann Köhl left, rev. two putti saluting the passage of the aeroplane over the Atlantic, 36mm (K 393; Kaiser 928.5; cf. DNW 68, 1774); together with two...

11 July 2006

Lot No 2626

Germany, 50th Anniversary of the Reichsgericht, Leipzig, 1929, a bronze medal by Prof. A. Vocke for Poellath, frontal elevation of the building, rev. eagle left, ein reich ein recht, 80mm. Almost extremely fine, patinated, rare; in maroon fitted case of issue (£50-70)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2627

Germany, 60th Anniversary of the Death of Wilhelm Bauer, 1935, a cast bronze medal by K. Goetz, bust facing, rev. naked sea-god holds the first brandtaucher [submarine] above the waves, 85mm (K 508). Good very fine, very rare (£80-100)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2628

Germany, Britischen Bomben der Münchener Staatsoper [The Bombing of the Munich State Opera], 1943, a cast bronze medal by K. Goetz, frontal elevation of the opera house, rev. view of the destroyed building, 100mm (K 609). Extremely fine, rare (£70-90)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2629

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)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2630

Germany, Wilhelm Busch, 1978, a bronze medal by R. Searle, bearded bust facing in hat, rev. children’s cartoon characters Max and Moritz, 81mm (CGMP p.1700; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.86, 217). Very fine (£30-40)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2631

Greece, 50th Anniversary of the École Française, Athens, 1898, a bronze medal by L.-O. Roty, seated female figure examining a statue among antique ruins, rev. view of the Parthénon at top, façade of the École at bottom, palm and laurel wreath in centre, 60mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.88; Coll. R. Marx 71; PBE 868;...

11 July 2006

Lot No 2632

Greece, Olympic Games, Athens, 1906, a plated bronze award plaque by P. Vannier, standing figure with stadium in background, rev. winged figure of Fame over tablet, un-named, 71 x 50mm (BDM –; Spink 5 –; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 69; cf. DNW 60, 1651). Extremely fine, nicely patinated (£120-150)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2633

Hungary, Opening of Budapest Airport, 1937, a uniface bronze medal by Gach, aeroplane taking off against a backdrop of sun rays and the terminal building, back impressed (Ejtóernyóugrás 1937. VI. 20), 92mm. Good very fine, very rare (£60-80)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2634

Italy, Esposizione Internazionale, Milan, 1906, a bronze medal by Giannino for Johnson, robed female kissing the forehead of an artisan, rev. frontal elevation of the Expo building, named (G. Lavillier), 61mm (BDM VII, 356). Very fine, rare (£50-70)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2635

Italy, Esposizione Internazionale, Milan, 1906, a bronze plaque by O. Yencesse for the Comité Française, naked boy seated, decorating a vase, rev. Italian female with baskets stood in front of the Italian entrance to the Simplon Tunnel, from which a train exits, 70 x 52mm (cf. PBE 1030; Coll. R. Marx 163; ANS...

11 July 2006

Lot No 2636

Italy, Foundation of the School for Medallic Art, Rome, 1907, a silver medal by G. Romagnoli, seated artist at work on a portrait medal, rev. tree trunk and branch, 51mm. Very fine (£30-50)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2637

Italy, Benvenuto Cellini, 1965, a bronze medal by D. Flourat, bust three-quarters right, rev. statue of Perseus holding the head of Medusa, reproduction of medal of Francis I at bottom, 81mm (CGMP p.753). Mint state; in red card box of issue (£20-30)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2638

Mexico, Centenary of Independence, 1910, a silver medal by Tiffany & Co, standing Victory holding sword and torch, rev. legend in wreath, 90mm (Grove 382a). Very fine, rare (£80-100)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2639

Sweden, 25th Anniversary of Aktiebolaget Eskilstuna Separator, 1908, a silver medal by E. Lindberg, conjoined busts of Gustav de Laval and John Bernström right, rev. two symbolic figures, 50mm (BDM –). Very fine, rare (£40-60)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2640

Switzerland, Amé Pictet, 1927, an Art Deco bronze plaque by A.C. Angst, bust right, rev. robed figure kneeling to left, holding sheaves of wheat, 48 x 42mm. Very fine, rare (£40-60)

11 July 2006

Lot No 2641

United States of America, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, a bronze award medal by C.E. Barber, figure of Christopher Columbus modelled by A. St. Gaudens, rev. legend on tablet, named (Keidel & Co), 77mm (Baxter 87; cf. ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.335, 27; BDM I, 122; Eglitt 90; cf. DNW 56, 860). Very fine...

11 July 2006

Lot No 2642

United States of America, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, plated bronze award plaques by L.-O. Roty for the Comité Français (2), robed figure of France with winged figure of Genius on quay-side, revs. wreath and tablet, named (Comte d’Ollone; Henry Rabourdin), both 53 x 50mm (Roty Compagnonnage...