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Commemorative Medals

Bronze Plaque by Artur Loewental
By Artur Immanuel Loewental
Located in London, GB
Britain. well-known for his series of World War I German commemorative medals, his other subjects included
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Vintage 1930s German Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Plaque by Artur Loewental
Bronze Plaque by Artur Loewental
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Commemorative Garibaldi Bronze Medal by Italian Manufacture, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Commemorative Garibaldi medal is an original bronze object realized in Italy by Italian manufacture
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Early 20th Century Italian Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Viking 1 and 2 Mars Landing Commemorative Medallions
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze Viking 1 and 2 Mars landing commemorative medallions, circa 1976. This rare pair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, reproduction gems and medals, many cast in a glass paste developed by his uncle James Tassie to whose thriving
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Antique Early 1800s English Collectible Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

Russian Silver Troika Sculpture, I. Sazikov after E. Lanceray, Moscow, ca. 1875
By Ignaty Sazikov
Located in New York, NY
amounted to 850 copies. Sazikov’s Troika: COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL  In 2017, Goznak (a Russian joint-stock
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Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Silver

Arman (after) : "La main tendue", Patinated bronze medallion, 1998
By Arman
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Arman (after) : "La main tendue" Commemorative patinated bronze medallion showing a bas-relief
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1990s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala by Soinne et Kni Leaf Tray
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Ferndale, MI
object of the world at the triennale IX in 1951 and received the gold medal. Produced by Soinne et Kni
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Earth Day 1990 New York City - Vintage Pop Art Poster by Seymour Chwast
By Seymour Chwast
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Earth Day 1990 New York City" vintage color commemorative poster designed by well-known graphic
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1990s American Modern Posters

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Paper

Earth Day 1991 New York City - Vintage Pop Art Poster by Seymour Chwast
By Seymour Chwast
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Earth Day 1991 New York City" color commemorative poster designed by well-known graphic design
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1990s American Modern Posters

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Paper

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner and Johann Lotz Witwe
By Gustave Gurschner, Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Chicago, US
including large-scale commemorative pieces and commissioned works by Emperor Franz-Josef, Gurschner created
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass, Wire

Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav Gurschner
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in Chicago, US
including large-scale commemorative pieces and commissioned works by Emperor Franz-Josef, Gurschner created
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

20th Century Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel Bowl by Jacob Tostrup Circa 1955-60
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in London, GB
apart. The enamel is in excellent condition with very little ware There is a commemorative text on the
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Secessionist Bronze & Balloon-Glass Table Lamp by Gustav Gurschner, Johann Loetz
By Johann Lötz Witwe, Gustave Gurschner
Located in Chicago, US
, Hagenbund. In addition to creating sculpted works including large scale commemorative pieces and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Brass

Inside Painted Crystal, "Harvest Year" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou, 2018
By Zhang Zenlou
Located in Tainan, TW
works ( Hundred Dogs ) won the gold medal of the 3rd China Folk Art Boutique Exposition by the Chinese
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings

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Crystal

Inside Painted Crystal, "Rainy Day" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou, 2012
By Zhang Zenlou
Located in Tainan, TW
works ( Hundred Dogs ) won the gold medal of the 3rd China Folk Art Boutique Exposition by the Chinese
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Paintings

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Rock Crystal

Inside Painted Glass, "Lotus in Autumn" Snuff Bottle by Zhang Zenlou 2009
Located in Tainan, TW
( Hundred Dogs ) won the gold medal of the 3rd China Folk Art Boutique Exposition by the Chinese Folklore
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Asian Art, Objects and...

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Glass

Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot
By Roger Godchaux
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the Salon des artistes français where, in 1922, he won the bronze medal. The state orders two bronze
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Art Deco, Cubist Lying Women Sculpture by Pablo Curatella Manes, 1920s
By Pablo Curatella Manes
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1910 elections, he created a commemorative gold medal for Vice President-elect Victorino de la Plaza
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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

William L. deMatteo, Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Kettle, ca. 1950s
By William Lawrence deMatteo
Located in New York, NY
to design and craft commemorative gifts. A town-crier's bell that he made for Colonial Williamsburg
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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Benjamin Harrison Indian Peace Medal on Presentation Collar, 1889
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Benjamin Harrison presidential peace medal. This bronze medal was originally struck by the U.S. Mint in 1889 as a peace offering to the various Native Americ...
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Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Midcentury Angel Wing Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury Angel Wing Sculpture, Beautifully cast and finished, pierced acid washed- verdigris patinated Iron, raised on an 11" diameter base. Unsigned, Can be used indoors or outdoors.
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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Midcentury Angel Wing Sculpture
Midcentury Angel Wing Sculpture
H 38.5 in W 32 in D 2 in
Rare Collection of 35 Antique Plaster Medal Models
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare collection of 35 plaster casts from XIX century, as Grand Tour Souvenir. I found them like this: You can put them in frame according to the size or to the subject. Some sizes...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

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Plaster

American Silver Medal of Military Valor
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare American medal of Military Valor - silver US Army - ARMY SERVICE CORP - United States Army Corps of Engineers. news: Army Service Corps, a component of the Services of Supply, ...
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Early 20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

American Silver Medal of Military Valor
American Silver Medal of Military Valor
H 1.78 in W 1.38 in D 0.12 in
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Set of Portrait Medals of The 12 Roman Emperors
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful mounted and framed 19th century Italian Grand Tour set of silvered bronze portrait medallions of The 12 Roman Emperors surrounding 3 larger medals, one showing the Battle o...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

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Bronze

Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare French early 19th century Napoleonic medal cabinet on four gilt bronze pawfeet, a hinged door to the top and front opening to reveal four drawers containing 184 very fine bronze...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Virgin with Child, Devotional Medal or Pendant. Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Medal. Spain, 18th century. Devotional medal made of gilded metal that shows an image of the Virgin Mary, placed on a pedestal and surrounded by a radiant trilobed halo. Towards th...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Religious Items

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Metal

Argy Rousseau Art Deco Night Light Rosaces 1923
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco night light in glass paste model Rosaces. Wrought iron frame cast signature G. ARGY ROUSSEAU and FRANCE Electrified, in perfect condition. With superb color. Hight. 18cm D...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Italian Industrial Design Grillo Flip Phone Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Oakland, CA
The Grillo "Cricket" phone the ringer sounds like crickets. designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper in 1965, this is a later version that can be used with touch tone architecture...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Plastic

Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma Italy
By Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Roman school late 17th - early 18th century - Follower of Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693) Pair of fantastic architectural whims with classical ruins and figures Oils on...
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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collab...
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1990s English Decorative Boxes

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Gold

"Virgo, " Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
By Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly and brilliantly sculpted in high relief, this depiction of the classic symbol of the Zodiac sign of Virgo. A nude female figure with a sheaf of wheat -- was sculpted by Paul M...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

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Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in

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Set of Nine Austrian Commemorative Medals in a Display Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a unique set of nine Austrian commemorative medals in a display box with orange background
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Terracotta Sculpture by Pierre Theunis, Belgium, 1863-1950 "Study of Nude"
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
allegorical works in bronze and marble. He was additionally working in relief producing commemorative medals
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

18th century Dutch Brass Repoussé Commemorative Wedding Tray
Located in Antwerp, BE
was highly celebrated and inspired the production of a range of commemorative objects for consumers in
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass

Vintage Abstract Framed Lithograph by Italian Alberto Berti 'Horses and Knights'
Located in Jersey City, NJ
. In 2001, Berti showcased his artistic prowess by creating a limited edition commemorative medal to
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Metal

German Silver Footed Beaker Cup Napoleonic War Prussian Veteran W/ Medal Insets
Located in Portland, OR
German Silver commemorative beaker belonging to a named veteran of the Garde-Volontar-Kosak. An
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Antique Early 19th Century German Other Sterling Silver

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Silver

Dancing Faun, Eugène Lequesne Bronze Satyr Mythological, France, 19th Century
Located in Rome, Italy
1850 and can be seen in the Luxembourg Garden. He made several commemorative statues and portraits
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jonas Lucien Oil on Pannel Haystacks under the Thunderstorm, circa 1946
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
the second prize of Rome in 1905, then the gold medal in 1907. In 1911, he obtained the National Prize
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Mid-20th Century French Paintings

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Wood

Cà da Mosto Palace in Venice, Favai 20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting
By Gennaro Favai
Located in Rome, Italy
left: G Favai Venezia 1909 In 1900 he was awarded a medal at the San Francisco International
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Paintings

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Canvas

Monumental Oil on Canvas and Collage Triptych by Walter Feldman, 1975
By Walter Feldman
Located in Houston, TX
. In that same year he was awarded the Gold Medal in Milan’s “Mostra International for his self
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Vintage 1970s American Paintings

2002 Vintage Ferrari Commemorative Medal Celebrating the 150th Victory of GP
Located in Milan, IT
This rare Ferrari commemorative medal was issued on 9th June 2002 to celebrate Ferrari 150th
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Metal

Renée Mayot, Rudolf Nureev, French Commemorative Bronze Medal, ca. 1996
By Renée Mayot
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful French commemorative bronze medal was created in 1996 by the world-famous "artiste
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1990s French Romantic More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Ken Danby Barn Landscape 1965 Signed Watercolor on Paper Framed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Montreal Olympics. He also received the Jessie Dow Prize, the 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medal of
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Vintage 1960s Paintings

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Paper

Automotive Commemorative French 1929 A.C.F.F. Paris Vichy Auto Club for Females Rallye Medal
Located in Chicago, IL
Significant 1929 French plaque recognizing the A.C.F.F. automobile club rallye for females. Remember, back in the late 1920's automobiles were still somewhat new and a novelty. These...
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Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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Steel

Nelson Commemorative Wine Cooler by Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Nelson commemorative wine cooler by Davenport. This terracotta cooler is relief moulded with a
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Antique 1810s English Wine Coolers

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Terracotta

Scottish Saltire Coronation Pennant, 1950s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
commemorative medal was issued. On June 24th, Queen Elizabeth had her first state visit to Scotland after her
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Vintage 1950s Scottish Historical Memorabilia

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Linen

Scottish Saltire Coronation Pennant, 1950s
Scottish Saltire Coronation Pennant, 1950s
H 67.5 in W 29.88 in D 2.63 in
Bronze Commemorative 50th Anniversary John Larkin of Buffalo, NY, circa 1925
Located in Big Flats, NY
Whitehead-Hoag, c1925 Measures - 3” x .25” Additional Information: An inexpensive 38 mm bronze medal
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20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Antonio Grediaga Kieff Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Grediaga Kieff
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, marble, granite, commemorative medals, acrylic, oil, gouache*, tempera*, fresco*, pastel, collage*, found
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Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Robert Aitken, Forest Spirit, American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s
By Robert Ingersoll Aitken
Located in New York, NY
a designer of coins and medals. He sculpted the $50 gold commemorative (round and octagonal) for the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Walnut and Birdseye Maple, Round Side Table, Giacomo Cometti, 1928
By Giacomo Cometti
Located in Berlin, DE
he made the commemorative plate for Giacinto Gallina in the foyer of the Theatre Alfieri in the same
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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Russian Silver Niello Box Case Moscow, 1895, GK, Gustav Gustavovich Klingert
Located in Toronto, Ontario
commissions , such as commemorative coronation dishes. Klingert's works were awarded medals at various
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Antique 19th Century Russian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Large Bronze Stylized Female Sculpture, WPA Artist Michael Lintz, 1946
By Michael Lantz
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Cemetery and Memorial near St. Avoid, France. He also designed commemorative and historical medals
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Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Maiden Lamp" by Gustav Gurschner & Johann Loetz Witwe
By Gustave Gurschner, Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Chicago, US
including large-scale commemorative pieces and commissioned works by Emperor Franz-Josef, Gurschner created
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Admiral Viscount Nelson’s Wine Glass Commemorating the Battle of Copenhagen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
. To Nelson’s disgust, the battle was not recognized with official medals and, unlike his victory at
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Antique Early 1800s English Glass

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Glass

Art Nouveau Gustave Keller Jardiniere with Alabaster Tulip Albert Cheuret Lamps
By Albert Cheuret, Gustave Keller Freres
Located in CABA, AR
their quality. He was awarded a gold and a silver medal at the 1867 and 1878 Paris World Exhibitions
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

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Alabaster, Bronze

"Flag Raised at Iwo Jima" by Dennis Lyall, Original Oil Painting on Canvas Board
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. The work originally appeared in the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for Old Glory’s Proudest Moments
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Early 2000s American Paintings

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Paint

Charcoal and Pencil Drawing by Frederick Edward McWilliam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
show what an important 20C artist the postage stamp is an Irish commemorative stamp FYI A surrealist
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Gold Leaf

Lord Nelson Battle of Copenhagen Wine Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
British government, and thus the battle was not recognized with any official medals or souvenir items. Yet
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Antique Early 19th Century English Other Glass

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Glass

‘Gloria Victis’, A Patinated Bronze Figural Group by Mercié, Cast by Barbedienne
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in Madrid, ES
success and won a medal of honor. Acquired by the City of Paris, it was cast in bronze in 1875. It entered
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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Madonna Jesus Art Nouveau Plaque Bronze Signed Daniel Dupuis Belle Epoque
Located in Mimizan, FR
received the gold medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 , for the commemorative medal of the exhibition
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente Commemorative Medallion
Located in San Diego, CA
Roberto Clemente Commemorative Clemente medal was one of a mere 200,000 authorized to be minted under
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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Grand Army of the Potomac Civil War Reunion Pennant
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an interesting commemorative reunion pennant that celebrates the “G.A.R.” or Grand Army of
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

1904 Dutch Souvenir Tramp Art Picture Frame Folk Art Belgium WW1 Soldier Antique
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
was honored with the Commemorative and Victory Medal and Order of Leopold II Medal. (The previous
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Folk Art Picture Frames

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Glass, Paper, Scrap Wood, Fruitwood

Pablo Curatella Manes Cast Bronze Sculpture, "Las tres gracias", Paris, 1930
By Pablo Curatella Manes
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
sculptor Arturo Dresco. He studied in Fine Arts and at age 19 created a commemorative gold medal for Vice
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Edgar Brandt French Art Deco Wrought Iron Desk Lamp, circa 1910
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
having carried the brilliance of our industry very high in all international competitions (25 medals with
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

1930s Bronze of Man by Maurice Delannoy
By Maurice Delannoy
Located in Toronto, ON
known for commemorative medal work. In this sculpture, cast by the Susse Frere Foundry, we see the the
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Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

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Bronze

Decorated Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Located in Seattle, WA
This size XXXL biker's leather vest is covered in several embroidered patches and medals of various
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20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Rare King George IV Memoriam Buff Stoneware Jug, circa 1830
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
them are dated. The George IV portrait is similar to medals made to celebrate his accession in 1820, so
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Antique 1820s English Regency Ceramics

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Stoneware

Early 20th Century Decorative French Medals Print
Located in London, GB
This wonderful decorative print of French medals and foreign commemorative medals dates back to
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Early 20th Century French Prints

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Silver Leaf

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Commemorative Medals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of commemorative medals for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique commemorative medals was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Commemorative medals have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Commemorative medals made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made commemorative medals over the years, but those made by Pablo Curatella Manes, Zhang Zenlou and Artur Immanuel Loewental are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Commemorative Medals?

Commemorative medals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $216 and the highest can go for as much as $180,000.