Lot n° 159
Estimation :
300 - 400
EUR
Olympic Games/ Summer, 1956/ Stockholm/ - Lot 159
Olympic Games/ Summer, 1956/ Stockholm/
Two pieces based on the equestrian part of the Melbourne Games, which were held in Stockholm for sanitary reasons:
a) Very dynamic subject in colored porcelain: "the red rider on the obstacle...". Buttocks raised, a friend of Pierre Jonquères d'Oriola (editor's note: what if he was the inspiration?), facilitates his friend's leap on all fours as best he can. It's airy. Base: 26 x 6 cm, height: 25 cm, span 30 cm;
b) Official bulletin of the Organizing Committee in English and Swedish No. 5, June 1956: Hästen, Olympiadnummer with superb rider on front cover. Complete. Good condition.
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