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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2002.66.20
People
Hans Frei, Swiss (Basel 1868 - 1947 Basel)
Title
Portrait of Friedrich Imhoof Blumer
Classification
Medals and Medallions
Work Type
medal
Date
1903
Places
Creation Place: Europe, Switzerland
Culture
Swiss
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/146997

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
101.8 g, 5.87 cm (2 5/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: "HANS FREI 1903" below bust to left

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
David N. Silich, Gift to Harvard University Art Museum, 5.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Corina and David Silich-von Schulthess in memory of Dr. Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2002
Object Number
2002.66.20
Division
Modern and Contemporary Art
Contact
am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bearded man slightly turned to left
Reverse: Laurel wreath border surrounding: "FRIDERICO/ IMHOOF-BLUMER/ QUINUMMOS VETERUM/ GRAECORUM/ EXIMIO INGENIO/ INLUSTRAVIT/ OBTULERUNT AMICI/ __/ SEPTUAGENARIO/ OMNIA/ FELICIA"

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