Special Collections

Sold on 21 February 1996

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Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians

Lot

№ 460

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£10

Christoph Gluck, bronze medal by Gayrard, 1818, 41mm (Niggl 698; A.u.E. 96). Extremely fine (£10-15)

Gluck, Christoph Wiliband (1714–1787). Austro-German composer of opera, born in Bavaria. This medal is one of Durand’s series of “Illustrious Men”.