Exclusive Lot of 3 Dutch and Religious Art Medals (3) - Bronze - 1970-1980

Exclusive Lot of 3 Dutch & Religious Art Medals (including the Rijks Munt Case) A splendid, thematic, and artistically high-quality lot consisting of three heavy bronze art medals/medallions by renowned Dutch and German artists. This lot appeals to both numismatists and collectors of modern religious art and coin art (art medals). Contents of the lot: Saint Norbert / Abbey of Berne Commemorative Medal (1984) – in its original case Maker / Designer: Egino Weinert (a renowned German goldsmith and artist, known for his liturgical art). Execution & Provenance: Issued by commission and delivered in the original luxury case from the Rijks Munt Utrecht (inside lining marked and outside bearing the gilded city seal of The Hague). Description: On the obverse, Saint Norbert (founder of the Premonstratensians / Norbertines) with pastoral staff, churches, and groups of worshippers, with the edge inscription ST. NORBERTUS – MAGDEBURG. The reverse shows the shield with heraldic symbols, the years 1134 – 1984, and the edge inscription LUX IN TENEBRIS LUCET (The light shines in the darkness). Dimensions & Weight: Diameter 7.5 cm, thickness 0.5 cm, weight 220 grams. "Harps Player" Art Medal / Plaquette Maker / Designer: Inka Klinckhard (the renowned German-Dutch artist and medalist, recognizable by her monogram/signature in the bottom right). Presentation: A striking and atmospheric relief of a harpist/musician and a listening figure, rendered in a powerful, expressionistic style. Dimensions & Weight: Diameter 9 cm, thickness 1 cm, weight 360 grams (an exceptionally heavy and solid object). Linnaeus Medal (1978) Maker / Designer: Christina Nijland. Edition: Issued by the prestigious Association for Medal Art. Presentation: Portrait and relief study in memory of the world-famous botanist Carl Linnaeus, combined with bold, stylized edge inscriptions and the year 1978. Dimensions & Weight: Diameter 6.5 cm, thickness 0.5 cm, weight 220 grams. Why these objects fit so well together: This trio brings together the top tier of Dutch and Western European medal art from the second half of the 20th century. All three medals were designed by leading artists (Inka Klinckhard, Egino Weinert, and Christina Nijland) and struck or cast in high-quality bronze. They share a strong affinity with cultural history, spirituality, and the free expression of modern medal art. The addition of the official Rijks Munt Utrecht case significantly increases the collection value. Historical background and the makers: Rijks Munt Utrecht & the Association for Medal Art: The Netherlands has a rich tradition of medal art where medals are not currency but autonomous works of art or commemorative pieces. The Association for Medal Art and Rijks Munt played a facilitating role by giving artists freedom to immortalize historical and spiritual themes in solid bronze. Egino Weinert (1920–2012): A versatile German artist and goldsmith whose work is deeply rooted in the Christian tradition. His designs are characterized by narrative strength and expressive detailing. Inka Klinckhard (1919–2019): A celebrated sculptor and medallist who worked from the Netherlands and whose medals are praised for their deeply human themes and powerful texture. Country of origin: the Netherlands (and German-Dutch collaboration in the art tradition). Condition: In excellent, fine collectible condition with a warm, authentic bronze patina. The case shows light signs of aging appropriate to its age but is fully intact and functional. Shipping: They will be very carefully packed and insured for shipment.

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