Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Valais Cantonal Shooting Festival in Monthey Silver Medal, 1903. PCGS SPECIMEN-64.
R-1538a; Martin-904. by Hans Frei, Bâle. 45mm. Obverse: Arms of Monthey and Valais at left, superimposed on a floral sprig, mountains and cityscape in the background; date above, legend in exergue below; Reverse: Bust of youth with headscarf looking left, tendrils of grapevine at left and right; anepigraphic. This early 20th century piece creatively balances the design elements in a pleasing fashion without relying on symmetry or the anchoring elements to the geometric center of the medal. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. This example offers a fine dove-gray patina on matte surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $250 - $400
R-1538a; Martin-904. by Hans Frei, Bâle. 45mm. Obverse: Arms of Monthey and Valais at left, superimposed on a floral sprig, mountains and cityscape in the background; date above, legend in exergue below; Reverse: Bust of youth with headscarf looking left, tendrils of grapevine at left and right; anepigraphic. This early 20th century piece creatively balances the design elements in a pleasing fashion without relying on symmetry or the anchoring elements to the geometric center of the medal. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. This example offers a fine dove-gray patina on matte surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $250 - $400