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

AUSTRIA, 20 Jährige Jubiläum des Udel-Quartetts, Vienna [20th anniversary of the Udel Quartet], 1901, a bronze plaque by A. Leisek, busts of Viktor Keldorfer, Karl Udel, Ferdinand Hörbeder and Eugen Weiss, rev. theatrical audience applauding at left, legend in five lines at right, 55 x 34mm, 40.15g (Hauser 5579; Niggl 2032; Wurzb. 8897, recté 20 Jährige; BDM III, 381; cf. WAG 36, 2708). Very fine £30-£40

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

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bt Münz Zentrum Rheinland, May 2003

The Udel Quartet, founded in 1880 by Karl Udel (1844-1927), a Croatian who moved to Vienna in 1861, enjoyed considerable success, performing in European cities into the early years of the twentieth century. The other members included Viktor Keldorfer (1873-1959) and Eugen Weiss (1854-1904).