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Create new listGreco, Emilio (Italian, 1913-1995); b. Catania, and Bertoni, now GDE Bertoni (Milan, fl. 1920-present)
ITALY, Olympic Games, Rome, 1960, a cast bronze Participant’s medal by E. Greco for Bertoni, naked female figure holding Olympic rings and torch, rev. doves of Peace soar over stadium, 55mm, 77.73g (GV 141.2; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.102, 15; cf. Baldwin 101, 3871; cf. DNW 128, 688). Very fine, green patina; in original plastic case by Bertoni, Via Volta 7, Milano £80-£100
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.
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bt Simmons, July 2002
Over 5,000 athletes from 83 countries competed at the Games, staged between 25 August and 11 September.
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