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64 61. Albertville 1992 Winter. Boxed Participation Medal. Chrome- 55. 1972 Winter. Cased Participation Medal. Bronze, plated steel, 68mm, by R. Mayot. Albertville 60mm, by S. Fukuda. Sapporo Olympic emblem. Rev. Two large within French and English legend. Rev. Star symbol over Alps and arrows attached to stylized athlete. EF, in acrylic case. ($800) Olympic rings within French legend. EF, in original box. ($775) 56. Innsbruck 1976 Winter. Cased Participation Medal. Silvered 62. Lillehammer 1994 Winter. Cased Participation Medal. Copper, AE, 50mm, by W. Pichl. Innsbruck Olympic emblem on ice crystals 66x76mm, by M. Kleppan. Pictograms of sporting events, within German legend. Rev. Bergisel ski jump, panorama of ice crystals and Lillehammer Olympic emblem over Olympic rings. Innsbruck and Austrian Alps in background. Unevenly toned EF, in Rev. Modernistic ice crystal design with sports pictograms. EF, original box. Very scarce in this condition. ($400) toning, in original wooden case. ($400) 57. Lake Placid 1980 Winter. Cased Participation Medal. Nickel- 63. Nagano 1998 Winter. Boxed Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm. silver, 76mm, by M. Jovine. Modern relief views of the nine winter Nagano logo over legend. Rev. Wooded mountainside. EF, in box sports. Rev. Lake Placid Olympic emblem surrounded by the words with gilt logo. ($375) of the Olympic oath in four concentric circles. EF, cased. ($375) 64. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter. Cased Participation Medal. Bronze 58. Sarajevo 1984. Very Large Cast Participation Medal. Case plaque, 49x89mm, by O.T. Tanner. “Light the Fire Within” motto bronze, 95x103mm (3.7”x4.1”), by Nebosja Mitric. Stylized and Salt Lake City 2002 logo on Utah’s famous arch, mountain “Sarajevo 84” above logo. One of 100 medals made for presentation view in back. Rev. Three athletes dashing out of mountain between to high dignitaries. Cased. EF, uneven toning. Very rare. ($2,500) legend and Olympic rings. EF, cased, in linen bag with circular 59. Sarajevo 1984 Winter. Cased Participation Medal. Bronze, leather logo. ($375) 60x66mm uniface, by N. Mitric. Stylized “Sarajevo 84”, within circle, 65. Torino 2006 Winter. Boxed Participation Medal. Silvered bronze, above Sarajevo Olympic emblem. EF, in presentation box. ($600) 39mm. Logo. Rev. Olympic rings over motto. In circular color 60. Calgary 1988 Winter. Cased Participation Medal. Bronze, 64mm, cardboard, within clear round box. EF. ($350) by C. Martens. Calgary Olympic emblem, stylized snowflake 66. Torino 2006 Winter. Boxed Bronze Participation Medal. design. Rev. Olympic motto under panorama of Calgary and Rocky As preceding medal but bronze, presented to officials. With circular Mountains. Unc., in presentation case. ($375) cardboard, within clear round box. EF. ($400) 8 79 80

82 81 77 73 73. Handball Trophy of Third International Handball Championship, July 1958, Messkirch/Baden, Germany. Bronzed spelter, 47cm (18.5”) tall. Handball player holding ball up high on two-tier marble base with silver plaque inscribed in 4 lines. Abt. EF. ($450) OLYMPIC AND SPORTS SCULPTURES c74. Sculpture of a Young Boxer. Spelter, colored, 47cm (18.7”) tall, c67. 1920. “Victory!” Gold Medal Winner’s Trophy. Cast by Louis Moreau, France (ca. 1880). Young boxer in boxing pose, bronze and marble, 36.5cm (14.4”) tall, by M. Grandmoulin. his boxing gloves on ground. Mounted on red-marbled round plinth Victorious nude athlete holding up his laurel wreath standing with small description panel. EF. ($1,750) on round base, inscribed “Victoire!”, signature of artist and c75. Bronze Sculpture of a Boxer on Rocks. Bronze, 44cm (17.3”) date “1920”. Mounted on circular marble column and square tall, by J. Lambeaux (signed, ca. 1895), made by Usine des Bronzes, bronze base with plaque inscribed “VII OLYMPIADE ANVERS Bruxelles, Robert de Braz. Boxer in boxing pose on rocks, 1920”. Presented only to first place winners in individual events. 29x16.5cm (11.4”x6.4”). EF. ($1,750) EF. Extremely rare and attractive. Minimum Bid ($8,000) c76. Tall Bronze Sculpture of a Fencer. 56cm (22.1”) tall, signed c68. Paris 1924. Pair of Athlete’s Sculptures Commemorating the G. Pillig (France ca. 1910). Fencer, clad with a belt, putting his saber Paris 1924. Spelter, bronzed, 24.5cm (9.6”) and in sheath. Base 13x22.5cm (5.2”x8.9”). Hairline on r. shoulder, 26cm (10.2”) tall. Athlete throwing gilt ball, “VIIIe OLYMPIADE” o.w. EF. ($2,000) on base; and standing athlete balancing gilt ball on arm, “PARIS 77. Sculpture of a Victorious Fencer. Spelter, dark bronze color, 1924” on base. Rare pair. Abt. EF. (2 pcs). ($2,250) 20.5cm (8.1”) tall. Victorious fencer holding up wreath. On marble c69. Berlin 1936. Pair of Amazons. Bronze Sculptures Designed base, 6x6cm (2.4”x2.4”), 3cm (1.2”) high. Abt. EF. ($375) for the Competition to Adorn the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. c78. Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Man Juggling a Ball. Bronze, 25cm By Georg Fischer (1884 Chemnitz-1960 Berlin), monogram on (9.8”) tall, by Schwallenberg. Nude man leaning forward juggling plinths. Amazon Trying to Mount Rearing Horse. 31.3cm (12.3”) a gold ball on his right arm. Signed “Schwallenberg” on plinth. tall, on green stone base, 30x20cm (11.8”x7.9”). Plus Bronze On black and gray marbled base. EF. ($650) Sculpture of an Amazon Seated on a Rearing Horse. 32.5cm (12.8”) tall, mounted on green stone base. Unique sculptures, from ANCIENT GREECE the estate of the artist. (2 pcs.) ($7,500) 79. Pamphylia in Aspendos. Silver Stater, ca 370-330 BC. Two c70. Berlin 1936. NENIKHKAMEN. Sculpture of the Messenger of wrestlers, named in exergue. Rev. Slinger. Coll. v. Aulock 4569 Marathon Carrying a Torch. Bronze, 54.4cm (21.4”) tall, base (same obv. die). EF+. Very rare. ($750) 29.5x11.5cm (11.6”x4.5”), signed by Max Kruse, cast by Aktien- 80. Philip II of Macedon (359-336 BC). Silver Tetradrachm. 14.13 g, Gesellschaft, vorm. Gladenbeck u. Sohn. Famous runner holds a struck ca. 342/1-329/8 BC, Amphipolis Mint. Laureated head of Zeus torch, for celebrating the Berlin Olympic torch relay. Very rare. r. Rev. Youth on horseback r. holding palm branch. Commemorates Max Kruse was a well known artist, married to doll maker Kathe Kruse. his equestrian victory in the Olympic Games. Rider 401, Sng. ANS Hairline on r. shoulder o.w. EF. Beautiful sculpture. ($3,000) 543. Pleasing VF, a few lt. scuffs and cleaning marks. ($850) c71. Bronze Sculpture of a Jubilant Olympic Winner Carried 81. (Book) Histoire Générale et Particulière de la Grèce. General and by Two Team Mates. 64cm (25.2”) tall. On black marble base, Special History of Greece (transl.). Paris, 1783. 312pp., 13x20.5cm 34x14cm (13.4”x5.5”). As a show of appreciation a similar sculpture was (5.1”x8.1”), in French language. Includes chapter on the ancient presented to A. Hitler by the French Youth for the successful Berlin Olympic Greek Olympic Games, admission of athletes to Olympic Games, the Games of 1936. EF. ($2,500) winners including Milon of Croton, etc. Bound in half leather, tear on c72. Rome 1960. Organising Committee Presentation Bronze spine, blank front page missing, title page damp stained, contents EF. Sculpture. Cast bronze on green and black marble base. 31.5x22cm ($300) (12.4”x8.7”). She-wolf nursing the twins Romulus and Remus, legendary founders of Rome, symbols of the Rome Olympiad. THIRD NATIONAL GREEK OLYMPIC GAMES, ATHENS, Bronze plaque affixed on front of marble base: Olympic rings over 1875 two-line legend “COMITATO ORGANIZZATORE / GIOCHI XVII 82. Participation Medal. Copper, 41mm, by Barre. Head r. of King OLIMPIAD”. Extremely rare. Beautiful and impressive bronze George I. Rev. 3-line Greek legend in open laurel wreath. EF, sculpture, as made. ($3,500) in original box, worn. ($850) 9 87 85 83

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FIRST IOC CONGRESS IN PARIS, 1894 83. Program of the International Congress in Paris to Restore the Olympic Games, June 16-24, 1894. 2 pages, 20.7x27cm (8.1”x10.6”), in French language. Members of the congress, amateurism, Olympic Games and Regulations of the Congress. Lt. creases, abt. EF. Very rare, ($1,250) 96 95 ATHENS, 1st OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896 c84. Gold Medal in the Style of the Winner’s Medal (1972). 999.9 90. World’s Fair Award Medal. Bronze, 61mm, by Chaplain. Head of gold, 15.6 grams, 34mm. Bust of Zeus facing holding statue of French Republic r. Rev. Male with torch carried by female. Since no Victory. Rev. View of Acropolis. Unc. ($375) participation medals were issued in 1900, collectors often add this medal to 85. Glass Plate Photo of Olympic Stadium During the Weightlifting their collection. EF. ($250) Event, April 7, 1896. 10.2x8.2cm (4”x3.2’). Full length view of c91. Entry Ticket for One Franc to the Paris World’s Exposition. stadium, guard in foreground wearing feathered hat. Photo taken by Light blue and brown, 73x49mm. No separate tickets were issued for an American visitor to the games. EF. ($400) the Olympic Games events. EF. ($75) c86. Official Report in Two Parts, in English and German Languages. Athens, 1897. 26.8x33.6cm (10.6”x13.2”). Part I. The Olympic ST. LOUIS, 3rd OLYMPIC GAMES, 1904 Games B.C. 776 A.D. 1896. 107pp. illus. And Part II. The The 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis were also held in conjunction with a Olympic Games in 1896. 119pp. illus. Athen-Leipzig and Athens- World’s Fair. This, again, detracted a lot from the importance of the Games. London, 1897. First part relays story of , Few items are available that relate directly to the Olympiad, and they illustrations of sports, buildings, sculptures and vases. The second usually command very high prices. For this reason we are also offering some part reports the first modern Olympic Games showing winners and memorabilia from the World’s Fair which celebrated the Centennial of the participation medals, stamps, postcard, events, dignitaries. Original Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon in 1803. cardboard pictorial covers gilt, scuffed, spine chipped, stained, c92. Gold First Place Winner’s Medal in Olympic Gymnastic Rope abt. VF, contents VF+. Rare report with original binding. ($5,750) Climbing Event, October 28, 1904. Solid gold, 45mm, 31 grams, by Dieges & Clust. Female on wheel extending wreath, Amateur PARIS, 2nd OLYMPIC GAMES, 1900 Athletic Union of the U.S. legend. Rev. “ROPE CLIMBING”, The 1900 Paris Olympic Games were held in conjunction with the World’s “CHAMPION” at top, sports equipment around lower half. Exposition. They played only a minor role. There were athletes who didn’t Suspended from gold bar, 50x17mm, inscribed “1904 Universal know that the events they participated in were Olympic Games events. Exposition Olympic Games 1904” in 4 lines, and red-white-blue Few items relate directly to the Games. For this reason we are also offering ribbon which is ltly. soiled. The Olympic event was won by George items commemorating the World’s Exposition. Eyser, USA, who had a wooden leg. He won 6 Olympic medals 87. Shooting Winner’s Plaque. Silvered bronze, 41x59mm, by including 3 gold on October 28. Rope Climbing was an Olympic F. Vernon. Winged goddess scattering laurel branches over Paris event in 1896, 1904, 1906, 1924, and 1932. EF. Very rare. ($18,000) exposition grounds. Rev. Victorious athlete standing on podium c93. World’s Fair Souvenir Perfumed Pendant Pin. Goldplated, inscribed “CONCOURS DE TIR/VII CONCOURS/ NATIONAL”. 26x58mm. Bust of St. Louis, with attached perfumed pendant, A few sm. hairline scs. in fields, abt. EF. ($1,250) exposition flag on front, scroll work on back. Hendershott 24-430. c88. World’s Fair Gold Award Medal. Goldplated silver, 61mm, by With original cardboard. EF. Scarce. ($225) Chaplain. Head of French Republic r. Rev. Male with torch carried by 94. Louisiana World’s Fair, ½ Louisiana Gold Dollar, 1904. female. EF. Rare. In red leather case, probably not original. ($1,250) Goldplated, 11mm. Logo of the World’s Fair. Rev. Denomination. 89. Cased World’s Fair Award Medal. Bronze, 61mm, by Chaplain. EF. Very scarce. ($200) Head of French Republic r. Rev. Male with torch carried by female. 95. St. Louis Exposition Pin. Silvered, 55x22mm. EF. ($125) EF, in presentation case, VF. ($275) 96. St. Louis 1904. Flag Pin. Aluminum, 19x18mm. EF. ($100) 10 101 97 100

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ATHENS, INTERMEDIATE OLYMPIC GAMES, 1906 c104. Bronze Third Place Winner’s Medal. Bronze, 50mm, by J. Chaplain. Laureated head of Zeus facing holding winged statue 97. (Golf Program) The Glen Echo Country Club. St. Louis, of Victory with laurel branch on globe. Rev. View of Acropolis and Missouri 1904. 37pp., illustrated throughout, 23.5x15.2cm Parthenon between Olympic legend. Similar to 1896 winner’s medal (9.3”x6”) oblong. Detailed program of the Olympic Games Golf - only the date on the reverse was changed to 1906. Toned EF. ($7,500) Competition, September 19-24, 1904, medals and prices to be c105. Large Commemorative Winner’s Plaque. Cast bronze, by awarded including photos of 14 Olympic Games Cups, pre-Olympic P. Vannier, 16.2x23.4cm (6.4”9.2”), made by Etling & Co. Winner golf tournaments, description of the golf course, facts about the holding laurel wreath, palm branch, sword and shield over Athens Exposition, etc. Green stiff paper covers embossed with the color 1906 stadium filled with crowd watching Olympic games, sun rising flags of the United States, Glen Echo and the 1904 World’s Fair, in background. Mounted on wood, 21.5x30cm (8.5”x11.9”), with tear on spine, contents abt EF. Extremely rare Olympic golf easel on back for display. This plaque is known in small size. It was program. ($1,750) unknown so far in large size with name of manufacturer. EF. Rare. ($1,500) 98. Daily Official Program, August 15, 1904. 17pp., 15x22.9cm c106. Original Watercolor Sheet Music “Fest-Marsch zu den (5.9”x9”). Includes map of grounds with the Athletic Field (Olympic Olympischen Spielen 1906.” “Celebration March for the Olympic Stadium) and Olympian Way, preview to Olympic Games, tennis, Games 1906. Dedicated to his Highest Majesty George I King swimming, fencing, cricket, golf, soccer, etc. Photo of J.E. Sullivan, of the Greeks with deepest respect. Alois Heinz, conductor of Olympic Games director. Punchholed, EF. ($125) the “Philharmonic Society” in Patras translated from German. 99. Daily Official Program, September 8, 1904. 17pp., 15.4x23.3cm Handpainted multicolor stock paper, 5 pages, 25.5x34.2cm (6.1”x9.2”). Includes map of grounds with the Athletic field (10.4”x13.5”). Beautiful original watercolor with rising sun featuring (Olympic Stadium) and Olympian Way, preview to fencing, golf, a young Greek man blowing the horn towards the Parthenon, gymnastics, soccer events, etc. Photo of J.E. Sullivan, director of Athens in distance. Ornate blue and gold border. Four music pages Olympian Games. Punchholed, abt. EF. ($125) handwritten in black ink, surrounded by the same ornate border. 100. St. Louis 1904. Visitor’s Certificate of Attendance to the World’s Some soiling on cover, sm. marginal tears. Unique and important art Fair. Black, green and gold, 32x24cm (12.6”x9.5”). View of tribute to the Intermediate Olympic Games in Athens, 1906. ($3,000) Cascade gardens surrounded by gold legend. Unissued. 2 sm. tears, 107. (Magazine) La Vie au Grand Air. Les Jeux Olympiques d’ o.w. EF. ($200) Athènes. Olympic Games Issue, May 11, 1906, Nr. 399. 24pp. 101. Stereoscopic Card of the Juvenile Gymnastic Demonstration illus., 28.2x35cm (11.1”x13.8”), in French language. Includes 5- on October 5, 1904. Girls giving flag drill, boys waiting. Keystone page report on the Athens Olympic Games. VF+. ($125) View Company, 17.8x8.8cm (7”x3.5”). EF. ($75) 108. (American Report) Sullivan, J.E. (Editor). The Olympic 102. Guide to St. Louis and World’s Fair 1904. 16pp., 7x10.8cm Games of 1906 at Athens. Spalding’s Athletic Library, New York, (2.8”x4.3”), by Greeley Printers of St. Louis. Hotels, main 1906. 185pp., profusely illustrated, 40pp. of advertising for sports attractions incl. 1904 Baseball Season Schedule for Home Games of equipment incl. a 2-page photo of Olympic stadium in St. Louis “Cardinals” and “Browns”. Crease, browning, VF-EF. ($100) 1904. Extensive account of the Games. Includes Origin of the c103. Official Report by Sullivan. Spaldings Official Athletic Almanac Games, the 1906 Committees, the Stadium, the Trip of the American for 1905 Edited by J.E. Sullivan. Olympic Games number Team including reception on their return in New York, etc. Rebound containing the official report of the Olympic Games of 1904. in blue linen with original covers, contents EF. Very scarce. ($500) New York, 1905. 283pp, many photos of Olympic events. Includes 109. (Swedish Report) Balck, V.G. Sveriges Deltagende I Olympiska all events May-November 1904, summary of Olympic events, Spelen I Athen 1906. Sweden’s Participation in the Olympic preview to London 1908 Olympiad, etc. Very rare and important, Games in Athens 1906. , 1906. 82pp. illustrated, especially since Sullivan lists all Olympic events held throughout 25x34.5cm (9.8”x13.6”), in Swedish. Detailed report on voyage and the course of the World’s Fair. Blue paper covers, r. edge and upper all Olympic events in Athens. Half linen and marbled boards, scuffed, spine chipped, contents VF to EF. ($4,500) spin chipped at bottom, contents VF-EF. Scarce report. ($575) 11