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Robert Fuchs, 60th Birthday, bronze plaquette, 1907, by J. Benk, Vienna, bust r., in centre of idyllic woodland setting, allegories representing Music and Composition to l. and to r., reverse meister robert fuchs zum 60. geburtstage 15 februar 1907, 85mm x 60mm (Niggl. 660). Good extremely fine (£40-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians.

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Fuchs, Robert (1847-1927). Austrian composer, and Professor of harmony, theory and counterpoint at the Vienna Conservatory. This unusual and well made piece is the only medal of Fuchs recorded.