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August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
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AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. Bronze Medal. King Carol of Romania/Completion of the Danubian Bridge near Cernavoda, 1895. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
70mm; 176.23 gms. Wurzbach-4357. Obverse: Military bust left; laurel branch to left; Reverse: View of the bridge at a distance to right; in foreground to left, Danube river god reclining right, with rudder cradled at side and pouring overturned urn from which liquid flows; coat-of-arms to right; above, two nude mermaids embracing and holding banner between them. Edge: Plain. Another example of this engaging and impressive type, this time in bronze. Olive-brown surfaces with some hints of red highlighting the devices and a muted brilliance lurking throughout.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $400
70mm; 176.23 gms. Wurzbach-4357. Obverse: Military bust left; laurel branch to left; Reverse: View of the bridge at a distance to right; in foreground to left, Danube river god reclining right, with rudder cradled at side and pouring overturned urn from which liquid flows; coat-of-arms to right; above, two nude mermaids embracing and holding banner between them. Edge: Plain. Another example of this engaging and impressive type, this time in bronze. Olive-brown surfaces with some hints of red highlighting the devices and a muted brilliance lurking throughout.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $400