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London 1948, series of eight plaques: swimmers.

Physical description

Obverse: three swimmers. Signature of the artist.

Created

Created: Oskar THIEDE

Materials

bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

8.2 x 8 x 0.3 cm, 136 g

Literature

STANTON, Richard, The Forgotten Olympic Art Competitions, Trafford: Victoria, 2000.

Type of item

-> Medals

Reference number

6806

Keywords

art competition 1948London 1948, Olympic GamesFemaleAquaticsSport and ArtDecorative Art

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