The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals

U.S.A., 25th Anniversary of General Motors, Detroit, 1933, a plated bronze Art Déco medal by N. Bel Geddes and R.P. Chambellan for the Medallic Art Co, iconic streamlined car speeding right, elevation of futuristic building behind, rev. revolving piston, edge stamped medallic art co n.y., 76mm, 195.30g (MACO 1933-024; cf. BSJ 8, 501; cf. DNW M7, 2526). Extremely fine, an iconic medal £150-£200

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

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General Motors was founded as a holding company for Buick on 16 September 1908 by motor industry pioneer William Crapo Durant (1861-1947) who, after he was ousted in a power struggle, went on to co-found Chevrolet in November 1911.