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GERMANY. Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann Cast Bronze Art Plaque, 1985. GEM UNCIRCULATED.
88x101 mm; 326.45 gms. Commemorating the Life of the Author, Composer, and Caricaturist. By Günzel. Obverse: Bust left; Reverse: Nude female posing slightly right; in background, owl to left standing facing on sideways sword; all before spiderweb. Edge: Plain. Light reddish-brown surfaces. Of the highest rarity, with a mintage of just 6 pieces. A highly interesting piece.

Born in 1776 in the Kingdom of Prussia, E. T. A. Hoffmann became one of the major authors of the Romantic movement, penning numerous stories which would heavily influence 19th century literature. One of his works, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, is well known for its holiday appearances as a ballet by a shortened name, The Nutcracker. The later was based upon Hoffmann's novella by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and is consistent with Hoffmann's roots in fantasy and Gothic horror.

Estimate: $400.00- $600.00