Lot #3043

Paris 1900 Olympics Silver Organizing Committee Plaque with Rare Case

Description

Winner's medal silver plaque awarded to organizers of the Paris 1900 Olympics, with its rare original case

Rare plaque issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics, taking the same form as the winner's medals. Silver, 42 mm x 60 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies a Games commissioner as the recipient, "Exercices Physiques et Sports Commission Supérieure [Physical Exercises and Sports Higher Commission]," and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped "Argent" on the edge. Housed in its rare original hinged case, gilt-stamped "Exposition Universelle, 1900" on the lid. A rare and beautiful piece from the Games, especially in its official case.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Olympics
• Dates: June 18, 2024 - July 18, 2024