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285. 'Stella Maris - Queen Marie's Heart'' medal, carved by Emil Becker, rare item
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 375
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 375
Session
Wed, 20 December 2017 19:30
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The Becker family comes from Germany. Emil's great-grandfather, a famous engraver, was requested by Tsar Peter the Great to create a series of jewellery for him. August Becker, Emil's father, a renowned engraver, came to Romania in 1875, called by King Carol I to restore the lead ornaments of the Curtea de Argeș Monastery. Emil Wilhelm August von Becker continued the tradition and became a sculptor of the Royal House. He was a student of the master Ion Georgescu (father of modern Romanian sculpture), then studied at the Royal Institute of Arts in Munich. His greatest achievement was the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" in Bucharest, dedicated to those fallen in World War I and located in Carol I Park (1923). He also manufactured numerous medals and plates. This medal was issued shortly after the death of Queen Marie.
Dimensions
custom d=6 cm
Description
patinated bronze
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
The Becker family comes from Germany. Emil's great-grandfather, a famous engraver, was requested by Tsar Peter the Great to create a series of jewellery for him. August Becker, Emil's father, a renowned engraver, came to Romania in 1875, called by King Carol I to restore the lead ornaments of the Curtea de Argeș Monastery. Emil Wilhelm August von Becker continued the tradition and became a sculptor of the Royal House. He was a student of the master Ion Georgescu (father of modern Romanian sculpture), then studied at the Royal Institute of Arts in Munich. His greatest achievement was the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" in Bucharest, dedicated to those fallen in World War I and located in Carol I Park (1923). He also manufactured numerous medals and plates. This medal was issued shortly after the death of Queen Marie.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom d=6 cm
Description
patinated bronze
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