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Ludwig von Beethoven
3.5 x 3 inches, approximately
9 x 7.25 centimeters
Beethoven
2.125 x 2.5 inches, approximately
5.25 x 6.5 centimeters
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Two sensitively modeled bronze portrait medals of the famous composer Ludwig von Beethoven (1770-1827). Both depict him in profile, gazing downward as if deep in thought. The smaller one focuses on the head, the larger one shows a three-quarter-length view, with Beethoven dressed in a frock coat. The Art Nouveau style of the raised lettering suggests they date to the first quarter of the 20th century.
Franz Stiasny produced a large series of bronze portrait medals of important writers, musicians and historical personages in rectangular formats similar to these.