OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 39
Auction closes on Saturday, August 24, 2002


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ROME, 17th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1960

442. Official Torch Housed in Original Pictorial Container. Bronzed aluminum, 39.5cm (15.5"). Designed by Professor Maiure and his team from the National Museum of Archeology in Naples. The design is based on drawings of torches on official ancient ceramics. Torch EF, container lt. discoloration and lt. wear. Rare torch with container. ($5,500)

443. Official Torch. Bronzed aluminum, 39.5cm (15.5"). As preceding torch, VF-EF, without container. ($4,750)

444. Participation Medal. Cast bronze, 55mm, by E. Greco. Nude female torchbearer l. superimposed over Olympic rings. Rev. Flight of eagles soaring over stadium of Rome. EF, dark original patina. ($300)

c445. Athletic Participant's Badge. Bronze, 37x47mm. "ATLETA" on dark red enameled bar. EF. ($350)

c446. United Arab Republic Team Pin. Multicolor enamel, 28x28mm. Coat of arms over Olympic rings and "XVII". EF. Scarce. ($150)

447. Italian National Olympic Committee Presentation Sculpture (ca 1950's). Cast bronze, on marble base, 15x10.7cm (6"x4.2"). Wolf, symbol of Rome, on base with "CONI" plaque. Base corners chipped, o.w. EF. ($225)

c448. Colorful Oil Painting of the Track and Field Event. Multicolor painting on canvas, 102.9x76.2cm (40.5"x30"). Four runners on track in full stadium. EF. ($650)