GOETZ: Opus 155

cacheman

This beautiful piece arrived from Germany today and so far appears as one of my favorites.

Opus 155: GRAND ADMIRAL ALFRED VON TIRPITZ Zum Beginn des ‘U’- Bootkrieges), 1915, Cast AE, 80.5mm. On the occasion of the beginning of the submarine warfare. Inscription on Reverse, “May God punish England, February 18th, 1915.”

Of this medal Hill says”…His medal of Admiral von Tirpitz, whether consciously or not, is artistically a lineal descendant of Joachim Deschler’s medal of Hieronymus Paumgartner a Nuremberg church warden of the sixteenth century which is itself on of the richest instances of unconscious humor in the whole world of art…”

1960NYGiants

Quick, send it to Newbie for safe keeping!!!!



Gene

wybrit

That's a stunner!

trozau

Could you check your sources if they could find me the Kienast Opus 10 in the 80 mm cast format? I would love to have that medal in the large format.

cacheman

" Could you check your sources if they could find me the Kienast Opus 10 in the 80 mm cast format? "

I have never seen one offered anywhere to date so it must be one of the more difficult to locate. I'll keep my eyes open for the second one I see since I'll be grabbing the first one I come across...

trozau

<< <i>I'll keep my eyes open for the second one I see since I'll be grabbing the first one I come across... >>


fair enough

laurentyvan

Has to be one of your best efforts so far-I could almost reach out and touch that medal.

oldshep

Scott - This one is extraordinary!!! It is one of the finest portraits I have ever seen done in relief - I can't stop admiring the work in the beard and eyes! This is an example of a master at his best.
The reverse seems a little weak in proportion and detail, which is unusual ( when I say weak, I mean in relation to the obverse) as his reverse subjects are usualy strong.
I thank you for introducing me to this artist in metal.
Shep

cosmicdebris

This one is awesome!

SYRACUSIAN

Superb medal Scott

If it's not too much trouble,is it possible to have a link of Deschler's medal (of Hieronymous) ? I'd love to see this unconscious humour,compare it with this one and then reach the final verdict

newbiecollector

Great Medal..........

cacheman

"If it's not too much trouble,is it possible to have a link of Deschler's medal (of Hieronymous) ? I'd love to see this unconscious humour,compare it with this one and then reach the final verdict"

Deschler Biography

SYRACUSIAN

Thanks Scott. I'll let you know of my verdict soon

a2labmom

Stunning!

Askari

I have to admit, the "unconscious humor" escapes me too, in both cases.

I do think, though, that this is one of Goetz's finest portraits. The reverse, on the other hand, seems a bit banal for such a distinguished individual.