GIES: 1915 WWI Weltkrieg Kunstmedaillen
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Ludwig Gies, "Warmongering", 1915, Cast bronze, 49.0mm, 30.1g. edge-stamped C.Poellath Schrobenhausen, RRR.
Museum examples located in Hamburg, London, Munich, New York, Stuttgart, and Vienna. This is one of three available for private collection.
It is not surprising that "Warmongering" was banned by the German High Command. Driven by primitive emotions, fired by State propaganda, the mass of bellicose people gather around the severed head of an enemy soldier whose carictured features in turn are intended to appeal to their lower instincts. The clenched gaunlet is raised as a sign of retaliation and aggressive rage; the gesture is echoed by some of the crowd.
A wonderful and rare example of Munich schooler medallic art.
Museum examples located in Hamburg, London, Munich, New York, Stuttgart, and Vienna. This is one of three available for private collection.
It is not surprising that "Warmongering" was banned by the German High Command. Driven by primitive emotions, fired by State propaganda, the mass of bellicose people gather around the severed head of an enemy soldier whose carictured features in turn are intended to appeal to their lower instincts. The clenched gaunlet is raised as a sign of retaliation and aggressive rage; the gesture is echoed by some of the crowd.
A wonderful and rare example of Munich schooler medallic art.
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Really interesting piece.
Clankeye
09/07/2006
<< <i>So this has come to your fine collection, cacheman?
Really interesting piece.
Clankeye >>
Yes Clank, I only image what is in my collection...
Unlike Goetz' commercialism, Gies was a fine artist who produced many unique pieces. Even pieces that had multiples were usually made in 10 or less with most being
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<< <i>Unlike Goetz' commercialism, Gies was a fine artist who produced many unique pieces. Even pieces that had multiples were usually made in 10 or less with most being
Well, I was sure it was your image, but that's why I had to ask. 3 pieces... that's moving into some pretty rarified air. Very cool that your medal collection is expanding in numbers and artists.
Just Goetz contemporary Munich school medallists....these guys works are spendy enough without branching out further.
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