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Knobloch, Milan (Czechoslovakian, 1921-2020); b. Prague
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, Stoleté výročí Národní Divadlo, Prague [Centenary of the National Theatre], 1983, a bronze medal by M. Knobloch, partial frontal elevation of the Theatre emerging from a backdrop of fire and smoke, Legia bridge in foreground, rev. flourishing rose, 80mm, 175.68g (Monnaie Exh. Cat. 1988, 316; cf. Rauch MBS 10, 2109). Extremely fine; in original red fitted case £20-£30
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.
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H.D. Rauch MBS 10, 2 March 2006 (2109)
The foundation stone for the theatre was laid in May 1868 and the building was opened in May 1881. Less than three months later it was destroyed in a fire, but was rebuilt and re-opened in 1883.
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