Rare winner's trophy for cycling at the Antwerp 1920 Olympics, crafted from metal with a verdigris-and-gold painted finish, set upon a brown marble base. Taking the form of a classical Grecian urn or amphora, the handsome prize trophy stands approximately 16″ tall. Designed by French sculptor Henry Fugere, the trophy features a flying nude female figure of Victory upholding the Olympic rings, a cycling race scene, and raised lion heads on either side. Laurel branches decorate the top panels, with scrolled handles on either side. Notably, these trophies were the first-ever Olympic winner's prizes—medals or trophies—to feature the Olympic rings. A superb, eye-catching piece from the Games of the VII Olympiad.
