Schubert, Franz. (1797–1828)
1872 Portrait Medal
Rare silvered portrait medal by Josef Tautenhayn, commemorating the unveiling of the Schubert Monument in Vienna. A high relief right-facing bust portrait, the recto encircled with the text: FRANZ SCHUBERT GEB.ZU WIEN AM 31. JAENNER 1797 GEST. ZU WIEN AM 19.NOVEMBER 1828", the verso with a robed muse and Apollo playing the lyre, encircled with the text: ZUR ENTHUELUNG DES SCHUBERT DENKMALS AM 15.MAI 1872. 64 mm. In fine condition, with edges just sligthly nicked. (19803)Ephemera Classical Music