Lot 455
A bronze seal, gift to Arthur Nikisch, Leipzig, 1920
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Bronze seal with depiction of a girl holding a bouquet of flowers. Funnel-shaped range with encircling dedication: “Arthur Nikisch zum 25 Jährigen Jubiläum 1895-1920, Leipzig Gewandhaus”. Artist's signature on the reverse of the range, partially legible: “H. Siepein”(?). Round brass matrix with recessed clef and inscription “Arthur Nikisch”. Matrix diameter circa 3.2 cm. Overall height 12 cm. The seal was presented to Arthur Nikisch (1855 - 1922), the eminent conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhausorchester, on the occasion of his 25th anniversary as director. Nikisch was particularly celebrated for his masterly interpretations of works by Anton Bruckner and Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowski.Provenance: From the Collection David Morris.
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