Lot 343 D α

A cast iron medallion commemorating the Reformation

Auction 1169 - overview Berlin
24.04.2021, 11:00 - Prussian Sale
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €

A cast iron medallion commemorating the Reformation

Black patinated cast iron. Avers with a figure of Martin Luther holding a Bible, inscribed "Dr. Martin Luther gebor. 1483. gestorb. 1546". Reverse with Luther preaching, inscribed "Mit Gott begonnen zu Wittenberg den 31 Oktober 1517". With wear to the patina and a small rusted area. D 10.7 cm.
Prussian iron foundry, c. 1817.

Provenance

The C. Lith collection.

Literature

Cf. cat. Aus einem Guss, Berlin 1988, no. 1970.