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AN IMPERIAL CASED SET OF MEDALS Austrian 1910. An exceptional set of seven
finely sculpted cased gilt bronze presentation medals for the "1st
International Hunting Exhibition Vienna 1910". Each medal depicting a
unique hunting scene, many including Emperor Franz Josef, and each artist
signed. Contained in the original IMperial red Morocco silk and
velvet-lined presentation case. The case cover set with the Imperial
monogram in gilt bronze above a realistically sculpted stag-head trophy of
carved ivory and gilt bronze, and further embellished with cabochons and
paste stones and with impressed gold lettering "ERSTE INTERNATIO NALE JAGD
AUSSTELLUNG WIEN 1910". The sculptors representated are: Wilhelm Heida
(b.1868-), Alfred Hoffman (1879-1958), Josef Mullner (1879-1968) and Hans
Schaefer (b.18750-). Together with a booklet which makes reference to the
medals. The case 10.5 inches x 11.25 inches (27 cm x 28.5 cm). Estimate
$3,000-$4,000 Provenance: Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary
(1830-1916). Archduchess Valerie (1868-1924) daughter. Then by descent to
her grandson, sold Hapsburg Feldman, Geneva May 18, 1990. |
