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

GERMANY, Für sportliche betätigung, GeSoLei-Düsseldorf [Physical Activity Trade Fair, Düsseldorf], 1926, a uniface cast bronze award plaque by A.W. Goebel, standing figures of male athlete with spear and female athlete with discus, trade fair buildings in background, back engraved (I Sieg, III. Internat. Laufen 27.6.26, Rund um Dusseldorf R.V. 04), 163 x 103mm, 634.33g (cf. Möller 64, 293). Extremely fine; in original black case of issue [one hinge partly detached] £50-£70

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

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bt J. Lis, October 2006

The GeSoLei exhibition in Düsseldorf focused on the human body in all its facets. The exhibition grounds opened in early May and by the time of the closure on 15 October had been visited by more than 8 million people.