RR Auction: Olympics

Types of Olympic Memorabilia

PARTICIPATION MEDALS

Olympic participation medals have their origins with the first Modern Games held in Athens in 1896. Officially called ‘commemoratives,’ these medals are presented to all athletes and officials as remembrances of the Games. Although usually struck in bronze, there have been medals struck in steel, copper, pewter, and other metals as well. These medals can be quite beautiful and feature different designs for each Olympic Games. Highly prized by collectors, participation medals range from very common in availability to exceedingly rare.

OLYMPIC POSTERS

Although posters were used to promote the Olympic Games from the very beginning, it was not until the 1912 Stockholm Games that the first ‘official’ Olympic posters were produced. Originally, Olympic posters were a much-needed vehicle for advertising and were affixed to walls, displayed in shop windows, and exhibited in train stations worldwide. While only one type of poster was produced for the 1912 Games, more recent Games have seen literally dozens of varieties. Many Olympic posters are beautiful works of art, and while many are quite common, the posters from the early years of the Games are very rare and valuable.

OLYMPIC DIPLOMAS

Olympic diplomas are certificates presented to both Olympic winners and participants, a tradition dating back to the first Modern Olympics in 1896. The diploma designs are truly unique with wonderful graphics, often with bright and vidid colors, reflecting the eras in which they were made. In current Olympic Games, the first eight places receive special ‘winner’s diplomas’ in addition to the participation diplomas given to all athletes and officials; today the two types of diplomas generally differ in design, although that was not always the case. Winner’s diplomas tend to carry a value less than their corresponding winner’s medals, despite being just as rare. As with all Olympic memorabilia, the prices of diplomas have been rising steadily and those from earlier Games are especially desirable.

OLYMPIC TORCHES

One of the most dramatic events of an Olympic Games is the Olympic torch relay, which involves thousands of people and covers much of a host country’s geography. No other aspect of an Olympic Games is seen in person by as many people, and it is one of the few chances for an average person to have a sense of involvement with the Games. At times, the relay has also traveled into space, the summit of Mt. Everest, and beneath the sea! The first Olympic Games to have an Olympic Torch relay was the 1936 Summer Olympic held in Berlin, Germany. The flame was ignited by the sun in Olympia, Greece, site of the ancient Olympics, and carried by a relay of runners and torches to Berlin where the flame ignited a huge cauldron at the Olympic stadium. The relay proved to be such a success that it became an integral part of the Olympic Games. The quantity of torches produced for a particular Olympic varies greatly: for some Games only 10 or so torches are made, while for others 10,000 or more are produced. Although some collectors prefer one type or another, the values of Olympic torches do not tend to vary based upon their use in the relay.

“WINNER’S” OR PRIZE MEDALS

The ultimate goal for any Olympian is to stand upon the podium and receive a medal as one of the top three finishers in an event. Officially called ‘prize medals,’ the Olympic Games’ highest awards —bronze, silver, and gold—are equally prized by collectors. While the Olympic champion is referred to as having received a ‘gold’ medal, the medal is in fact made of silver then gilded with at least six grams of gold. In only four Olympics were gold medals actually stuck in solid gold: 1900, 1904, 1908, and 1912. When the Olympic Games were revived and the first Modern Games held in Athens in 1896, only the first two places were honored with medals, the Olympic champion receiving a silver medal and the runner-up receiving a bronze. At the Paris Olympics of 1900 as many as fifteen of the top finishers received medals. In 1904, at the St. Louis Olympics, for the first time the top three finishers were awarded gold, silver, and bronze. This same order of finish is still used today.

OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA

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Desirable quartet of Olympic torches from Salt Lake City 2002, Rio 2016, PyeongChang 2018, and 2022,

each presented to longtime IOC member

Phillip W. Coles Torches

3001. Olympic Torch Collection: Salt Lake City 2002, Rio 2016, PyeongChang 2018, and Beijing 2022 - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Marvelous collection of four official Olympic relay torches presented to longtime IOC member Phil Coles, which includes torches from the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

Official 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal and copper, measuring 31.5˝ in length and 3.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Axiom Design and manufactured by Coleman. The torch was modeled after an icicle and slightly curved to represent speed and fluidity, with a contrasting dull and polished finish on the handle to represent the meeting of modernity with the past. The handle, which bears an affixed “026” label, is engraved with the motto of the games, “Light the fire within,” and a raised emblem of the games appears near the top. The torch bears trivial marks and evidence of use. A desirable example as it is complete with its fragile glass bowl.

Official 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics torch, constructed of recycled aluminum and colored resin, measuring 27˝ in length and 3.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Sao Paulo studio Chelles & Hayashi and manufactured by Recam Laser. The torch features a white body that automatically expands upon being lit to reveal multicolored segments drawn from the hues of the Brazilian flag, representing the natural wonders surrounding the host city. The Rio Olympic emblem also adorns the top. Includes the original brown carrying bag and tube, the top lid of which is no longer present.

Unused official 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a white metal exterior shell with gold-colored metal interior, measuring 27.5˝ in length and 3.25˝ at its widest point, designed and manufactured by Young-se Kim, Inno Design / Groupe Hanhwa. At the top, the exterior shell is divided into five vertical branches to form a pentagonal shape, representing the sporting passion and spirit that unites

the five Olympic continents (Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia). A colorful raised PyeongChang 2018 emblem decorates the body of the torch, and the handle is printed with golden stars. The white and gold colors used in the design represent the snow and ice of the Winter Games, as well as the Olympic flame, and correspond with the color scheme of the PyeongChang relay. The 700-millimeter length of the torch represents the altitude of PyeongChang, which lies 700 meters above sea level. The torch is specially designed so that the flame can burn continuously despite inclement weather: it generates an air tunnel that sends more oxygen to the flame, and a pentagonal hole at the bottom of the torch allows water to drain. Complete with its drawstring bag and carrying tube.

Official 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a resin-coated carbon fiber composite, measuring 33” in length and 4” at its widest point. Manufactured by Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company and designed by Li Jianye and his team, the torch was inspired by the natural flowing beauty of plants and flowers, a theme that meshed with Beijing’s green approach to the torch’s materials and combustion fuel—carbon fiber composite, a new material made of petroleum products, and hydrogen gas, a special fuel that proved both smoke-free and environmental-friendly. The flora-like spiral construction resulted in a floating ribbon look, and its beautiful replication of movement led to its being given the name ‘Flying’ [Fei Yang]. The torch utilizes an open design with a stunning red and silver color scheme, a metaphor for ice and fire, meant to symbolize how the torch will bring ‘light and warmth to this world of ice and snow’—this color combination, and even the torch’s design, relates to its 2008 predecessor and ceremonial cauldron. The upper portion of the body bears the Beijing 2022 emblem, the lower portion features 1,268 laser-engraved convex clouds and low-relief snowflake patterns, and the torch’s centralized swirling red line represents the winding Great Wall, the Olympic ski slopes, and ‘humanity’s relentless quest for light, peace, and excellence.’ Includes the original presentation case, which bears noticeable wear to corners. Starting Bid $1,000

3002. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1936 Berlin Olympics torch, comprised of steel, measuring 10.5˝ in length and 6˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Krupp. Engraved on the handle with a map of the torch relay route, the Olympic emblem, and inscribed, “Fackel-Staffel, Lauf, Olympia-Berlin, 1936.” The top of the torch is inscribed, “Organisations-Komitee fur die XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936, Als Dank Dem Trager.” The underside of the torch platform is inscribed, “Stiftung Der Fried Krupp A. G. Essen, Krupp

Nirosta V2A Stahl.” The torch bears light overall scuffs and scratches. The 1936 Summer Olympics torch relay was the first of its kind, transporting the Olympic flame from Olympia in Greece to the site of the Games in Berlin. Krupp produced a total of 3,840 torches, and 3,331 torchbearers participated in the relay. In total, it covered 3,187 km over twelve days. Representing the historically important 1936 Berlin Olympics as well as the establishment of the torch relay tradition, this is an iconic Olympic torch. Starting Bid $500

The torch from the first postWorld War II Summer Games

3003. London 1948 Summer Olympics Torch. Historic official 1948 London Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16˝ in length and 5˝ at its widest point, designed by Ralph Lavers. The upper part is designed in the shape of a cauldron with three ‘cut-outs’ of the Olympic rings, encircled below by the inscription, “Olympia to London, with thanks to the bearer: XIVth Olympiad 1948.” Includes its black burner cup. The torch exhibits scattered light scuffs and dings.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on July 17, 1948, and traveled a total of 3,365 km before reaching the opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium on July 29. The 1948 Olympics in London represented the first Summer Games since 1936 after a twelve-year hiatus due to World War II. The total number of torches manufactured was 1,688. A desirable, classically designed torch from the second-ever Olympic torch relay. Starting Bid $500

Pompeii-inspired torch from the 1960 Roman Games

3004. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1960 Rome Summer Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5˝ in length and 3.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by the Curtisa firm of Bologna. The torch’s designer, Amedeo Maiuri, was a renowned Italian archaeologist famous for his studies of the Roman site of Pompeii. Inspired by the designs and patterns of the host city’s ancient ruins and monuments, the torch is grooved with slender conical fluting along its candlestick frame, features consistent with the classical touch of the 1960 Games. The torch platform bears the engraving, “Giochi della XVII Olympiade,” and maker’s marks, “M. F.—Curtisa—Bologna, 3375,” can be found inscribed on the bottom of the handle. The torch bears trivial wear and dings to the upper and lower rims. Includes its original cylindrical presentation case with its inner plastic bag. The presence of this handsome case is quite rare and adds considerably to the overall appeal and completeness of the item; the case exhibits scattered wear, including denting to the end caps. The Olympic flame was lit on August 12th in Olympia, Greece, and was carried a total of 1,863 km—excluding the flame’s voyage from Athens to Syracuse aboard the training ship Amerigo Vespucci—by over 1,500 torchbearers during its historic fourteen-day relay. The XVII Olympiad earns the distinction of being the first Summer Olympics to be telecast in North America. Starting Bid $300

The torch that heralded Asia’s first Olympics— a desirable example from the Tokyo 1964

Summer Games

3005. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics torch, consisting of a blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel cylinder, measuring 25.5˝ in length and 6.75˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by Nippon Light Metal Co., the bowl is engraved “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964” with a set of Olympic rings, and underside of handle marked: “Nikkei Yanagi.” The lower portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads “Showa Kaseihin Co., Ltd., 3-1964.” Exhibits burn marks, dings, and wear to the burner cylinder, and several scattered marks to the easily scuffed black bowl.

The Olympic flame was carried for 51 days by 870 runners for a total of 26,065 kilometers. The Tokyo Olympic torch was filled with priming powder and fumigant, a two-component ignition material that needed to be wind and rain resistant, and which could both easily ignite and extinguish. Its effect was similar to that of a flare, and it proved a safe and reliable instrument over the course of its hemisphere-trotting relay. Although a typhoon and various plane issues caused a one-day delay late in the schedule, the triumphant final relay by Yoshinori Sakai through Tokyo’s National Olympic Stadium on October 10, 1964, served as a defining moment for a still healing post-war Japan. This torch bowl beautifully represents the moment the fifth ring of the Olympiad touched down on Asian soil. The Summer Olympics returned to Tokyo for the 2020 Games (hosted in 2021), making it the first Asian city to host two Summer Games. Starting Bid $500

The torch of the 1968 Grenoble Olympics, one of only 33 produced for the Xth Winter Games

3006. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Torch. Excessively rare official torch of the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. One of just 33 manufactured by the Société Technique d’Equipement et de Fournitures Industrielle (STEFI), the torch is comprised of a handsome rose-gold bronze alloy with a red felt-wrapped grip. It measures 30˝ in length, 4˝ at its widest point, and weighs 3.6 lbs. The torch features a long, narrow combustion chamber with a crenelated upper section representing the flame. The sides of the burner head are decorated with three silver plaques featuring the Grenoble emblem designed by Roger Excoffon, depicting the Olympic rings surmounted by a snowflake, and encircled by the text, “Xes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, Grenoble 1968.”

A small label is affixed to the bottom of the handle and the torch bears areas of oxidation and discoloring. Per the consignor, the original owner of this Grenoble torch installed and managed the gas equipment instrumental to the lighting of the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony. A magnificent opportunity to claim one of the rarest and most sought-after Olympic torches ever made.

Lit in Olympia, Greece, on December 16, 1967, the Olympic flame traveled over Mount Olympus to Athens and was then flown to the Paris-Orly airport. The first torchbearer in France was Alain Mimoun, a gold medal-winning distance runner at the 1956 Games in Melbourne and three-time Olympic silver medallist. The final torchbearer was Alain Calmat, who won silver in skating at Innsbruck in 1964. Between the two, over 5,000 torchbearers carried the flame more than 7,000 kilometers through the Jura and Vosges mountains, the Massif Central, the Pyrenees, and the Alps, with a stop at Chamonix, host of the first-ever Olympic Winter Games in 1924. Starting Bid $10,000

3007. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics ‘Type 4’ Torch. Official ‘Type 4’ torch from the Mexico 1968 Summer Olympics, constructed of black aluminum and a wooden handle, measuring 20.5˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point. The upper metal ring features a pattern of six doves and the metallic label at the bottom reads “Mexico” twice. The base of the handle bears an affixed label that features the logo of the Games and names the designer, Manuel Villazon. The torch relay for the Mexico 1968 Summer Games recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the New World, and began on August 23, 1968, in Olympia, Greece. It notably traveled through Columbus’s birthplace in Genoa, where he set sail from Palos in Spain, and the first land he reached in San Salvador. In all, there were 2,778 torchbearers on the 13,546 km route. Starting Bid $200

3008. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1972 Munich Olympics torch, comprised of metal and steel, measuring 29˝ in length and 8.5˝ at its widest, designed by Friedrich Krupp AG. The torch bears Olympic rings and the inscription “Spiele der XX Olympiad, Munchen 1972” on its handle, with the name of the designer engraved on the bottom. The Munich Games emblem designs a platform at the base of the combustion tube. Platform and handle feature scattered small scuffs and marks; the platform also bears some adhesive remnants. Starting Bid $200

The elusive torch of the XI Olympic Winter Games held in Sapporo, Japan

3009. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Torch.

Official 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics torch, consisting of a cast-blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel combustion tube, measuring an overall 25.5˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Nippon Koki. The torch’s designer, Sori Yanagi, was a pioneer of Japanese industrial design, whose simplistic and pure use of lines and curves were regarded as patently Japanese as they were universal. Inspired by the shape of the Olympic cauldron, this classic torch features a slender black bowl, with the handle impressed with the Sapporo Games logo, and the bottom engraved “Nikkei” and “Yanagi”; lower portion of the tube also bears the Sapporo Games logo, with the manufacturer’s stamp below, “[GD Nippon] Koki Co., Ltd.” The tube exhibits wear to the markings, with the upper section charred and blackened from use in the relay.

For the Sapporo relay, the torch was filled with priming and smoke-producing powder designed to burn for ten minutes for torches carried by runners and for fourteen minutes for those transported in cars. The Olympic flame was lit on December 28, 1971, in Olympia, Greece, and flown to Okinawa Island for the start of the Japanese relay, a massive undertaking that lasted 38 days and covered just under 19,000 km by an estimated 16,300 torchbearers—nearly all of whom shared a torch. Representing the first Winter Olympics to be held outside Europe and North America, the Sapporo Games proved to be an extravagant and groundbreaking event for the international athletic community. The Sapporo torch is highly sought as one of the rarest Olympic torches. Starting Bid $1,000

The fabled golden torch of the Montreal Summer Games

3010. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Gold-Plated Presentation Torch. Exceedingly rare golden 1976 Montreal Olympics torch, comprised of gold-plated aluminum, measuring 26˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point, designed by Georges Huel and Michel Daillaire. Unlike its official relay-used variant, which featured a red handle, white logo, and a black flame ‘basket,’ this regal presentation example is entirely gilt-coated from top to bottom, with the Montreal Games emblem engraved just above the handle grip section. The torch bears light scattered scuffs, and the lower handle section features wear and two small nicks. This glorious Montreal Olympic torch was made in a very limited quantity – believed to be 20 – and was presented exclusively to high-profile dignitaries who attended the Games of the XXI Olympiad. Starting Bid $1,000

3011. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Torch.

Iconic official 1976 Montreal Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 26˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point, designed by Georges Huel and Michel Daillaire. The simple yet distinct torch consists of a red handle emblazoned with the Montreal Olympics emblem, and a black ‘basket’ to carry the flame; the black color on top was intended to make the flame stand out. About 1,200 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted just four days from July 13 to July 17 and covered 775 km. Starting Bid $300

3012. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Torch.

Official 1980 Moscow Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 22˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed by Boris Tutschin. The gray body features red text in Cyrillic, “Moscow-Olympiad-1980,” and a gold-colored top of the handle bears the emblem of the Games and Olympic rings. The top is also accented with a golden ring. Burner remains in place. A few dings and scuffs to the handle and handle top, with the surface to upper portion showing effects from one-time exposure to the Olympic flame. In all, about 5,435 torchbearers participated in the relay, which lasted from June 19 to July 19. These Olympics were especially controversial due to the USSR’s recent invasion of Afghanistan, and the United States led 65 countries in a boycott of the Games. Starting Bid $200

3013. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Torch. Appealing official 1984 Los Angeles Olympics torch, brassfinished with tan leather handles, measuring 22.25” in length and 4.75” at its widest point, manufactured by Turner Industries and engraved “1983 LAOOC,” with a pair of Los Angeles Games logos on the base of the handle. The black burner remains in place, for an overall length of 23”. The bowl is engraved along the top, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, “ with the rings between each word, and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium below. Complete with its original black vinyl carrying bag. The burner is somewhat askew and the bowl’s rim has a small dent over the “L” in “Altius.” Starting Bid $200

3014. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1984 Sarajevo Olympics torch, comprised of lightweight metal with a long combustion tube, measuring 22.75˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, manufactured by the Mizuno Corporation of Japan. The handle is silver-colored and topped by a gold-tone base inscribed, “Sarajevo ‘84,” with the Mizuno logo also raised in relief. The combustion tube bears the Olympic rings and emblem of the Sarajevo games, which has been noticeably darkened from having been used in the torch relay. For the Sarajevo relay, the route was split into east and west routes so that the torch would pass through the whole country and promote the Olympic ideal of coexistence. In all, it was carried by 1,600 torchbearers over a distance of 5,289 km. This was the first Winter Olympics held in a Communist state. Starting Bid $300

Supremely desirable 1988 Calgary torch with rare relay Mother Flame Lamp

3015. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch and Mother Flame Lamp. Exceptionally rare official 1988 Calgary Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, measuring 23.5˝ in length, emblazoned on the handle with pictograms of ten Winter Olympic sports. The top is inscribed, “XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary Alberta Canada 1988,” and the ball at the bottom is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” This example is unused and retains its four original wicks above a canister. Also includes its original black carrying bag and stand, as well as one of the few miner’s lamps, manufactured by Koehler, that was used during the torch relay to carry the “Mother Flame.” The Mother Flame was originally lit at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens during the hand-over ceremony from the Greek leg of the torch relay to the Calgary Organizing Committee. The flame in this miner’s lamp was used to transport and potentially re-light the flame during the cross-Canada relay, if the flame ever went out on one of the torches. A mere handful of Olympic Mother Flame Carriers exist from the relay and the only other confirmed example is housed in a Calgary gallery.

The torch was designed to resemble the Calgary Tower, an iconic landmark in the Canadian city. The torch relay was an enormous event, with approximately 6,500 torchbearers drawn from an application pool of over six million. After the lighting ceremony in Olympia, the flame was flown to Newfoundland and then traveled 18,000 km through Canada over 88 days. Unlike many relays, the torches were shared and thus only about one hundred and fifty were manufactured. These items come from the collection of one of the organizers of the 1988 Olympic torch relay and was with the relay for 60 of the 88 days it took place, running with many notable attendees including Ben Johnson and Canadian Olympic sprinter Angella Taylor-Issajenko. A choice example of the much sought-after Calgary torch, enhanced by the inclusion of its exceedingly rare associated Mother Flame Miner’s Lamp. Starting Bid $2,500

3016. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Torch. Beautifully designed official 1988 Seoul Olympics torch, constructed of metal, copper, leather, and plastic, measuring 20˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed by Lee Woo-Sung and manufactured by Korea Explosives Co. Ltd. The handle is wrapped in brown leather with a ring above, inscribed, “Games of the XXIVth Olympiad Seoul 1988,” in English and Korean. The upper portion of the torch bears a colorful Olympic ring emblem and the top is engraved with an intricate dragon design symbolizing the harmony between East and West; based on the Chinese zodiac, the year 1988 was also the year of the dragon. The torch’s burner is absent, and the torch exhibits overall tarnishing and heavy wear to the upper part of the leather handle wrap. During the 22-day relay, the Olympic Flame traveled from the Greek capital of Athens to Korea’s southernmost point, Jeju Island, before making its way north to Seoul in a 4,167 km relay. Starting Bid $200

3017. Atlanta 1996 Summer Paralympics ‘WhyNot’ Canadian Marathon (2) Torches. Two official relay torches from the WhyNot Marathon, the first Canadian Marathon for the Paralympics, which started on May 27, 1996, and covered more than 11,000 kilometers and 700 communities before concluding on July 24, 1996; the WhyNot Marathon torch was presented to members of Canada’s Paralympic Team in Atlanta the following month’s Summer Games. The torches, which closely emulate that of the official 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics torch, are comprised of brass with a maple handle, both measure 24″ in length, and are emblazoned on the handle with emblems for the Rotary Clubs of Canada, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons. The torch bowls bear affixed “WhyNot” labels and contain their original used fuel canisters with wicks. Both torches bear evidence of use. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $150

Designed by Philippe Starck, an

exceedingly rare example of ‘La Corne’—the

1992 Albertville relay torch

3018. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Torch. Exceedingly rare official 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics torch, consisting of a bulbous steel alloy body, measuring 16.5˝ long and 3˝ at its widest point, designed by Philippe Starck and familiarly known as ‘La Corne,’ or ‘The Horn.’ The sleek, modernist design resembles a bull’s horn or flame when turned upside down, and is engraved at the top with golden lettering, “XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver 1992,” followed by a small emblem of the five Olympic rings and serial number, “105:130.” Complete with its burner, lacking its shroud. The torch exhibits some minor wear, and a few trivial marks.

One day after the Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on December 13, 1991, it was taken from Athens to Paris via supersonic Concorde. The relay route aimed to cover as much of France as possible by passing through all regional capitals, and the 57 days of the French leg echoed the 57 events of the Albertville Games. Carried by 5,500 torchbearers, the flame passed down the iconic Champs-Elysees and made a stop at IOC founder Pierre de Coubertin’s childhood home during its 5,700 km trek through the nation. Unlike many relays where each torchbearer carries their own torch, the Albertville torches were passed from bearer to bearer and thus manufactured in extremely limited quantities. Albertville is easily the rarest and most sought-after torch of the last thirty years, and examples are seldom offered on an international stage. Starting Bid $5,000

The official torch of the Games of the XXV Olympiad

3019. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1992 Barcelona Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum and plastic, measuring 26˝ in length and 7˝ at its widest point, designed by Andre Ricard. The metal body is inscribed in gold text, “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992,” and bears the emblem of the Games. The sliding red switch to reverse is engraved “004302.” Exhibits some scuffs and scratches to the rubberized handle, and some scattered pitting to the chrome body.

The massive fifty-day relay included nearly 9,500 torchbearers who carried the Olympic flame by foot and bicycle for a total of 5,940 km throughout Spain. The lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremonies was especially memorable, as Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo ignited the cauldron by shooting an arrow lit from the Olympic flame. Starting Bid $200

The imposing ‘Noble’ torch of Lillehammer ‘94—the largest relay torch in Olympic history

3020. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Torch. Magnificent official Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics torch, constructed of wood, iron, and copper, measuring an impressive 60˝ in length, designed by André Steenbuch Marandon and Paal Christian Kahrs, and manufactured by Paal J. Kahrs Arkitekter AS. Resembling that of a sheath knife, the torch is highlighted by its long birchwood handle that symbolizes Norwegian tradition, with the upper section consisting of a polished aluminum blade that conversely reflects the nation’s industrial modernity and technology. The base of the burner is engraved with the logo of the XVII Olympic Winter Games, and the upper and lower sections of the inner copper plate feature several event pictograms. To contrast its martial appearance, the torch’s supple elongated shape and considerable length were chosen with the view of forming a harmonious extension between the torch and its bearer—its creators bestowed it with the poetic name ‘Noble.’ The bottom of the handle is marked “125.” Exhibiting general wear from use, this is a superb example of a most desirable torch.

The flame of the XVIIth Olympic Winter Games was lit in Olympia, Greece, on January 16, 1994, and, with the use of 350 torches and 6,916 torchbearers, traveled 18,000 kilometers (11,000 miles) over the course of 27 days to the Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena in Lillehammer, Norway. It was the sixth Winter torch relay to have more than one route, which included a visit to the Arctic Circle and the premiere instance of a torch being passed between two parachutists. Before Prince Haakon lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony, Stein Gruben astounded spectators in spectacular and fiery fashion when he launched from the ski jump with the torch in hand. Nearly the height of a human being, this massive, highly-sought Olympic artifact holds the unique distinction of being the longest and thinnest torch in Olympic history. Starting Bid $5000

3021. International Olympics Committee 1996 Centennial Torch. Uncommon official International Olympic Committee (IOC) centennial torch, constructed of aluminum and wood, measuring 21.75˝ in length and 6˝ at its widest point. The main body is ribbed in a fashion similar to the twenty-two reeds found on the Atlanta torch, with a band above the wooden handle engraved with the names of all the host cities and their dates since 1896; bottom ring slightly loose from band. An example of this unique torch was lit in Greece on March 30, 1996, and designed specifically for use at an event in Athens hosted by the Hellenic Olympic Committee to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first modern Games. Representatives from each host city since 1896 attended and participated in a torch run inside Athens Olympic Stadium using these torches. An elegant, unused torch commemorating one hundred years of Olympic excellence. Starting Bid $200

3022. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Torch and Participation Medal. Official 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics torch, constructed of gold-plated brass, aluminum, and Georgian pecan hardwood, measuring 31.75˝ in length and 2.5˝ at its widest point. Designed by Peter Mastrogiannis, the wooden handle represents the connection of the flame between heaven and earth, and the torch’s twenty-two reeds, representing every host city of the Olympic Games since 1896, are gathered by bands at the top and bottom. The upper band displays the Atlanta Games logo and quilt of leaves design, and the bottom band lists all Olympic cities and their dates since 1896. The torch is mounted on a 14.5 x 29.5 plaque presented to torchbearer William Duke of St. Augustine, Florida, featuring an image of him carrying the torch and a metallic plaque showing the relay route throughout the United States. Additionally includes a participation medal issued for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 57 gm, by Malcolm Grear Designers. The front features the Atlanta Games emblem under raised text, “Games of the XXVI Olympiad”; the reverse bears a quilt of leaves and the raised text, “Centennial Olympic Games.” Complete with its green box and pouch. Starting Bid $200

The magnificent relay torch of the Nagano 1998 Winter Games

3023. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum and cotton, measuring 21.5˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by the Katsura Co., and designed by the Nagano Olympic Games Organizing Committee, the torch was inspired by pine branch torches called taimatsu that were used in the past in Japan. The hexagonal shape of the body represents snow crystals, with the silver color chosen to resemble a wintry landscape; when turned upside-down, the torch bears the resemblance of a Bonsho bell found in Buddhist temples. The five red rings mounted to the top bear gold-colored Olympic rings, and the yellow rope wrapped to the lower handle is a reference to a traditional element of Japanese design. Light wear to the upper tip edges. Starting Bid $500

3024. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Torch. Unused official 2000 Sydney Olympics torch, comprised of steel and aluminum, measuring 30.5˝ in length and 4˝ at its widest point, designed by Blue Sky Design and manufactured by G. A. & L. Harrington. The beautiful aesthetic of this torch drew inspiration from the Sydney Opera House, the blue of the Pacific Ocean, and the Australian boomerang. Both sides of the top of the torch prominently feature the emblem of the Sydney Olympics.

The Sydney Olympic Games were lauded as the best ever held and the torch relay was a massive undertaking, taking place over the course of four months and including a total of 13,400 torchbearers. A beautiful torch from the XXVII Olympiad. Starting Bid $300

3025. Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Torch. Elegant official 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silvered metal, copper, and glass, measuring 32.5˝ in length and 3.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Axiom Design and manufactured by Coleman. The torch was modeled after an icicle and slightly curved to represent speed and fluidity, with a contrasting dull and polished finish on the handle to represent the meeting of modernity with the past. The handle, which bears an affixed “050” label, is engraved with the motto of the games, “Light the fire within,” and a raised emblem of the games appears near the top. The torch bears some light scattered scuffs and soot left from the Olympic flame. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on November 19, 2001, and began the American leg of its journey on December 4 in Atlanta. The route passed through the past host cities in the United States—Atlanta, Lake Placid, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Squaw Valley—over a 21,725 km route.

This particular torch was used by the consignor on January 31, 2002, and is accompanied by the official torchbearer relay suit from the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, which consists of an an extra-large polyester windbreaker jacket and an extra-large pair of polyester windbreaker pants; each article of clothing features either the “Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Torch Relay” emblem or silver Olympics rings. In overall fine, used condition. Starting Bid $200

3026. Athens 2004 Summer Paralympics Torch. Official 2004 Athens Summer Paralympics torch, constructed of aluminum and olive wood, measuring 25.75˝ in length and 2.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Andreas Varotsos and manufactured by GA & L Harrington. The torch was modeled to reflect the simple and congruous lines of an olive tree leaf, with the union of wood and metal evoking the different colors found on either side of the leaf, and the ergonomic design representing the extension of the moving flame. The front of the aluminum sheath bears a label of the 2004 Paralympics emblem, which bears a few scratches. Starting Bid $200

Relay torch heralding the return of the Olympic Games to Athens

3027. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 2004 Athens Summer Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum and olive wood, measuring 25.75˝ in length and 2.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Andreas Varotsos and manufactured by GA & L Harrington. The torch was modeled to reflect the simple and congruous lines of an olive tree leaf, with the union of wood and metal evoking the different colors found on either side of the leaf, and the ergonomic design representing the extension of the moving flame. The front of the aluminum sheath bears the Olympic rings and Athens emblem, with Greek engraving below presented to Lena Zachopoulou. Complete with its original cardboard tube.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on March 25, 2004, and proceeded on a fivecontinent journey that witnessed the torch pass by all the cities that had hosted the Games since 1896, as well as marking the flame’s debut in Africa, India, and South America. In total, the torch covered over 84,000 km during its 141-day journey. Starting Bid $200

The award-winning relay torch of the Torino Winter Games

3028. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 2006 Torino Winter Olympics torch, constructed of blue techno-polymer-coated aluminum, measuring 31.25˝ in length and 4.5˝ at its widest point. Designed by Pininfarina, the shape of the torch was designed to appear like a ski tip, while also representing the monument and symbol of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana. Additionally, the design was intended to replicate the traditional wooden torch, giving the impression that the metal itself catches fire and burns. The middle portion of the torch bears an inscription of the Torino Games emblem with Olympic rings.

Starting on December 8, 2005, the Olympic torch relay lasted 75 days and traversed over 11,300 km. In all, a total of 10,001 torchbearers carried the flame until it entered the Olympic Stadium on February 10, 2006. This sleek and dynamic Olympic torch was awarded the Lorenzo il Magnifico award, the highest prize from the Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art. A superb, essentially pristine example of this award-winning torch. Starting Bid $200

Elegant relay torch from the first Chinese Olympic Games

3029. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics

Torch. Unused official 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics torch, constructed of anodized aluminum and rubber, the torch measures 28.5˝ in length, 3˝ at its widest point, and was designed by Lenovo China and Aerospace Science & Industry, and manufactured by Zhongshan Vatti Gas Appliance Stock Co., Ltd. The curved shape of the torch embodies that of both a parchment scroll and a cloud, the latter an ancient decorative element from Chinese art that is found on buildings, sculptures, and furniture. The upper portion of the torch is covered in etched patterns of ‘propitious clouds’ and bears the Beijing logo and Olympic rings; its red color symbolizes the spirit of celebration, enthusiasm, and good fortune. The lower handle portion is inscribed “Beijing 2008,” and is layered with a fine rubber-based varnish, a finish specifically designed to improve grip and replicate the contact of human skin as if the torchbearer were holding a friend’s hand. The torch bears a couple of small scuffs, and an area of discoloration is present to the handle. Complete with its original Olympic box. The Olympic flame of the 2008 Olympics was lit on March 24th and was carried across the globe by a total of 21,800 torchbearers. For 130 days, the flame traversed over 85,000 miles, passing through every continent sans Antarctica, and even made its way to the summit of Mount Everest in a specially designed safety lamp. Starting Bid $200

3030. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

Torch. Official 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics torch, constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, and sheet molding, measuring 37˝ in length and 3˝ at its widest point. Manufactured by Bombardier, the shape and contours of the torch represent the lines made by snow and ice sports. The top is engraved with the bilingual motto, “With Glowing Hearts / Des plus brilliants exploits,” with a Canadian maple leaf ‘cut-out’ on the opposing side. The two white panels bear the Vancouver Games logo. Complete with its original torch relay carrying bag. The torch was lit in Olympia on October 22, 2009, and from October 30, 2009, until February 12, 2010, the Olympic Flame was carried by over 12,000 runners for over 100 days over a course of 45,000 km of Canadian soil—the longest national relay ever held. An attractive, near pristine example of the Vancouver relay torch. Starting Bid $200

Golden relay torch from the 2012 Games of London, the first city to host the modern Olympics three times

3031. London 2012 Summer Olympics Torch. Beautiful unused official 2012 London Olympics torch, comprised of metal and aluminum, measuring 31.5˝ in length and 4.25˝ at its widest point, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, and manufactured in collaboration by Tecosim, LPG Gas, Bullfinch and Premier Sheet Metal. The gold-colored torch body consists of two envelopes of aluminum alloy perforated with 8,000 circles, a number which matches with both the amount of torchbearers and the United Kingdom relay miles, and features a golden metal logo of the Games near the top. The triangular shape refers to the multiples of three found in the Olympic movement’s values of excellence, friendship, and respect, the Olympic motto of ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius,’ and London’s hosting of the Games for the third time.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia on May 10, 2012, and embarked on an eight-day journey across Greece and Crete before flying over to London. Commencing in Land’s End in Cornwall on May 19, the UK portion of the relay was designed so that 95 percent of the population of the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey would be a maximum of one hour from the torch route. After seventy days and 15,775 total km, the massive relay touched down in London’s Olympic Stadium on July 27. A truly regal and gorgeous example of an Olympic torch, and a work of art that earned the Design of the Year Award at London’s Design Museum. Starting Bid $300

Scarce safety lamp from the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, the first Russian Olympics since Moscow 1980

3032. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

Safety Lantern. Very desirable safety lamp from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, 10˝ in height and 3.5˝ in diameter, manufactured by the Protector Lamp and Lighting Co., of Eccles, Manchester, which has produced Olympic lanterns for the last 30 years. The safety lamp consists of a lower globe and brass frame, which features plates to the front and back; the front features the Sochi Games emblem, and the back bears the maker plate, which identifies the lamp as “Type 6, M & Q, Safety Lamps, Approval No. B/28.” The globe and frame house the interior lamp chimney and burner, with the base marked “97/”; the frame and plates exhibit scattered light scuffing and wear. The design is a modified miner’s lamp, which enables the Olympic flame to be safely transported by aircraft.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on September 13, 2013, and made its way onto Russian soil on October 7, traveling through all eighty-three regions of the Russian Federation during its five-month and 65,000 km relay. Additionally, other specially designed Sochi torches reached the North Pole, the summit of Mount Elbrus, submerged 13 meters into Lake Baikal, and another even entered outer space, with cosmonauts Oleg Kotov and Sergei Rayazansky passing the torch outside the International Space Station. Starting Bid $500

3033. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Torch - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Official used 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics torch presented to longtime IOC member Phil Coles, constructed of aluminum and various polymers, measuring 37.5˝ in length and 5.75˝ at its widest point, developed by a team of designers led by Vladimir Pirozhkov and Andrei Vodyanik. The torch was modeled after the feather of a Firebird or phoenix, which symbolizes good luck or fortune in Russian folklore, and was immortalized in Igor Stravinsky’s eponymous ballet. The torch’s silver represents winter ice, and the red, the traditional color of Russian sport, denotes the fires kindling in the mountains around the resort. The upper portion bears the Sochi Games logo, with a second Sochi logo near the handle. The handle section bears a few adhesive remnants, and the front cover plate can be easily detached. Includes its original box and production certificate. Starting Bid $200

3034. Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics torch, constructed of recycled aluminum and colored resin, measuring 27˝ in length and 3.5˝ at its widest point, designed by Sao Paulo studio Chelles & Hayashi and manufactured by Recam Laser. The torch features a white body that automatically expands upon being lit to reveal multicolored segments drawn from the hues of the Brazilian flag, representing the natural wonders surrounding the host city. The Rio Olympic emblem also adorns the top, which bears evidence of the Olympic flame. Includes the drawstring carrying bag. Starting Bid $200

The torch of the first Korean Winter Olympics

3035. Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a white metal exterior shell with a gold-colored metal interior, measuring 27.5˝ in length and 3.25˝ at its widest point, designed and manufactured by Young-se Kim, Inno Design / Groupe Hanhwa. At the top, the exterior shell is divided into five vertical branches to form a pentagonal shape, representing the sporting passion and spirit that unites the five Olympic continents (Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia). A colorful raised PyeongChang 2018 emblem decorates the body of the torch, and the handle is printed with golden stars. The white and gold colors used in the design represent the snow and ice of the Winter Games, as well as the Olympic flame, and correspond with the color scheme of the PyeongChang relay. The 700-millimeter length of the torch represents the altitude of PyeongChang, which lies 700 meters above sea level. The torch is specially designed so that the flame can burn continuously despite inclement weather: it generates an air tunnel that sends more oxygen to the flame, and a pentagonal hole at the bottom of the torch allows water to drain. Complete with its velvet drawstring bag and attractive carrying tube.

The flame lighting ceremony for the 2018 Games was held in Olympia, Greece, on October 24, 2017. Following an eight-day and 2,100-kilometer journey around Greece, the flame arrived on Korean soil in Incheon on November 1st, to commence the 101-day relay toward PyeongChang Olympic Stadium, where the Olympic cauldron was lit on February 9, 2018. The relay aimed to highlight the country’s leading technologies, traditional culture, and most spectacular sites and featured about 7,500 torchbearers in total. A truly stunning Olympic torch that features a harmonious union of traditional and modern aesthetics. Starting Bid $200

The stunning

‘Path of Hope’ torch from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games, presented to an ardent champion of Australian sport

3036. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Torch - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Official Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics torch presented to longtime IOC member Phil Coles, constructed of recycled aluminum from temporary housing used after the Fukushima, Japan, disaster in 2011. Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and inspired by Japanese cherry blossoms, the torch measures 28˝ long and 4.5˝ at its widest point. Finished in a ‘sakura’ rose-gold color, the torch has a fluted design featuring five petal-shaped columns around the tip, with the “Tokyo 2020” wreath emblem and Olympic rings on the front. The five separate flames from the ‘flower petals’ come together as one at the center of the torch to give off a brilliant light known as the ‘Path of Hope.’ Includes its original storage cylinder, bottom cap, and information booklet.

The Olympic flame was lit in a traditional ceremony in Olympia, Greece, on March 12, 2020, and the relay continued for one day, traveling through Amaliada, Pyrgos, Kyparissia, and Kalamata, before arriving in Sparta. On March 13th, the Hellenic Olympic Committee announced that the remainder of the relay would be canceled to avoid attracting large crowds amidst the coronavirus contagion. The handover ceremony took place at Panathenaic Stadium in Athens on March 19th, and the flame was subsequently flown to Japan, where it remained lit for a year in anticipation of the postponed Games. The relay resumed in Japan in March 2021, and was completed with the opening ceremony on July 23, 2021. An appealing torch representing the ‘flame of recovery’ and the resilience of the Olympic spirit. Starting Bid $300

Rare safety lamp from the recent Paris 2024 Summer Games

3038. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Safety Lantern. Exceptionally rare safety lamp from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, 10″ in height and 3.5″ in diameter, manufactured by the Protector Lamp and Lighting Co., of Eccles, Manchester, which has produced Olympic lanterns for the last 30 years. The safety lamp consists of a lower globe and brass frame, which features a plate on the front with the Paris 2024 emblem. The design is a modified miner’s lamp, which enables the Olympic flame to be safely transported by aircraft. The lantern bears light wear from use.

The Olympic flame was lit in a traditional ceremony in Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024, and carried through Greece for more than 3,100 miles to Athens. From there it boarded the Belem—a three-masted sailing ship—to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Marseille, where it embarked on its epic journey across France. The relay route took the Olympic flame through some of France’s most iconic places and architectural masterpieces, such as the Lascaux caves, the Alésia archaeological site, the medieval city of Carcassonne, the Palace of Versailles, and many other famous sites. The Olympic cauldron was lit in dramatic fashion on July 26, 2024, at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, marking the end of the historic Olympic torch relay and the beginning of the Games. Starting Bid $300

‘Flying’ — the eco-friendly torch of the Beijing 2022 Winter Games

3039. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Torch and Display Base. Official 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics torch, constructed of a resin-coated carbon fiber composite, measuring 33” in length and 4” at its widest point. Manufactured by Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company and designed by Li Jianye and his team, the torch was inspired by the natural flowing beauty of plants and flowers, a theme that meshed with Beijing’s green approach to the torch’s materials and combustion fuel—carbon fiber composite, a new material made of petroleum products, and hydrogen gas, a special fuel that proved both smoke-free and environmental-friendly. The flora-like spiral construction resulted in a floating ribbon look, and its beautiful replication of movement led to it being given the name ‘Flying’ [Fei Yang]. The torch utilizes an open design with a stunning red and silver color scheme, a metaphor for ice and fire, meant to symbolize how the torch will bring ‘light and warmth to this world of ice and snow’—this color combination, and even the torch’s design, relates to its 2008 predecessor and ceremonial cauldron. ‘Flying’ is exceptionally light yet durable, having been created with high-tech 3D knitting technology to form a body seven to nine times harder than steel. The upper portion of the body bears the Beijing 2022 emblem, the lower portion features 1,268 laser-engraved convex clouds and low-relief snowflakes patterns, and the torch’s centralized swirling red line represents the winding Great Wall, the Olympic ski slopes, and ‘humanity’s relentless quest for light, peace, and excellence.’ Includes the original presentation case, which bears light marks and some noticeable wear to edges, its commemorative certificate, and its beautifully made display base, the underside of which is numbered “9750.” The base includes its matching certificate of authenticity and shipping box.

The flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was lit at the site of the Ancient Olympia in Greece on October 18, 2021, and was passed to the Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee the following day before it departed for the Chinese mainland. Due to the COVID pandemic and the measures put in place to meet the prevention and control requirements, it was decided to reduce the length and duration of the traditional relay route, as well as the number of relay runners, which topped off at around 1,200. Shortened to only three days, the Olympic torch relay resumed on February 2nd, when it began its journey through the three Olympics zones, the city of Zhangjiakou and the main sights of Beijing, which became the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The relay concluded on the 4th in Beijing National Stadium at the end of the opening ceremony. A fusion of artistry and high technology, this stunningly beautiful Olympic torch evokes Beijing’s ambitious plan for a safe and sustainable Winter Olympiad. Starting Bid $500

Rare relay torch of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

3040. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Torch. Rare official Paris 2024 Summer Olympics torch, constructed of recycled steel, designed by Mathieu Lehanneur and manufactured by ArcelorMittal, featuring a perfectly symmetrical, flowing design that draws inspiration from three themes of Paris 2024: equality, water, and peacefulness. The torch measures 27.5˝ long and 4˝ at its widest point: the upper half sports a matte finish on a plain surface, with the Paris 2024 insignia and five Olympic rings below; the lower half features a reflective finish on a rippled surface, inspired by the serenity of the water on the majestic River Seine. In total, only 2,000 torches were produced by ArcelorMittal, five times less than what was used at other recent Games.

The Olympic flame was lit in a traditional ceremony in Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024, and carried through Greece for more than 3,100 miles to Athens, where it boarded the Belem—a three-masted sailing ship—to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Marseille, where it embarked on its epic journey across France. The relay route took the Olympic flame through some of France’s most iconic places and architectural masterpieces, such as the Lascaux caves, the Alésia archaeological site, the medieval city of Carcassonne, the Palace of Versailles, and many other famous sites. The Olympic cauldron was lit in dramatic fashion on July 26, 2024, at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, marking the end of the historic Olympic torch relay and the beginning of the Games. Starting Bid $1,000

Winner’s Medals

3041. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle (5) Non-Athletic Award Medals. Attractive set of five non-athletic award medals issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle, which played host to that year’s Olympics. Each bronze medal measures 63.5 mm, weighs between 91 gm and 100 gm, and was designed by Jules-Clement Chaplain. The fronts depict a profile view of Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic; the reverse sides bear an athlete with a torch riding on the back of Nike, the goddess of victory, with a tablet below issuing the medal to its recipient, which read: “R. A. Verron,” “A. Girard,” “Hardy,” “M. Crete & Cie,” and “E. Hubou.” Each is stamped on the edge with the Paris mint’s cornucopia symbol and “Bronze.” Since this Olympics did not issue participation medals, these non-athletic award medals are used as a placeholder in participation medal collections. With its classic Art Nouveau style, these uncommon awards exist as some of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Olympicrelated medals. Starting Bid $200

3042. Paris 1900 Olympics Silvered Bronze Winner’s Medal for Shooting. Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 mm x 57 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the event as shooting, “Concours de Tir VIIme Concours National” [The 7th national shooting competition], and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Starting Bid $200

3043. Paris 1900 Olympics Winner’s Medal for Shooting. Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 mm x 57 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the event as shooting, “Concours de Tir VIIme Concours National” [The 7th national shooting competition], and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Starting Bid $200

3044. Paris 1900 Olympics Silvered Bronze Participation Medal for Physical Exercises. Participation medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as physical exercise and sports, “Exercices Physiques et Sports,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

Previously considered to be winner’s medals, recently discovered evidence shows that the 1900 Paris plaquettes with “Exercices Physiques et Sports” stamped on the reverse were participation medals, presented to the staff overseeing the sports competitions (Olympic Games) at the 1900 Paris Exposition (see: ‘Report General Administratif Et Technique’ by M. Alfred Picard, Volume 6, pp. 66-67). A total of 1400 medals were struck in both silvered bronze and solid silver. Starting Bid $200

3045. Paris 1900 Olympics Silvered Bronze Winner’s Medal for ‘Concours D’Exercices Militaires Preparatoires’. Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the event as military preparatory exercises, “Concours D’Exercices Militaires Preparatoires,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Starting Bid $200

3046. Paris 1900 Olympics Silvered Bronze Winner’s Medal for Pigeon Shooting. Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the event as pigeon shooting, “Concours de Tir aux Pigeons,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge.

From ‘The Evolution of the Early Olympics’ by Robin Voigt, published by the International Society of Olympic Historians: ‘One of the most questionable sports was live pigeon shooting. It took place only once in Olympic history in the 1900 Summer Games in Paris, although the IOC denies it was ever an official event. Birds were released from cages into the air and the participants had to shoot down as many as possible. When the shooter missed two birds he was eliminated. The winner was the participant who shot down the most birds by the end of the competition. More than 300 defenseless pigeons were killed that day—blood and feathers showered over the spectators, and dead and injured birds lay on the ground, a testament to the carnage that had taken place. This was the first and only time in Olympic history when animals were deliberately killed in the name of sport. Not surprisingly the event was discontinued.’ Starting Bid $200

3047. Paris 1900 Olympics Gilt Bronze Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics (Fete Federale). Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Gilt bronze, 56 gm, 42 mm x 60 mm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the event as gymnastics, “XXVIme Fete Federale de Gymnastique,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Bronze” on the edge. Accompanied by its hinged case.

Held between July 29 and 30, 1900, the Fete Federale gymnastics event consisted of 16 exercises, with each exercise capable of earning the participant a maximum of 20 points, and a possible total maximum score of 320 points. The events were mostly gymnastic in nature—parallel bars, rings, floor exercise, and so on—but also included a number of athletics events and a weightlifting competition. Starting Bid $200

Silver medal for the “Concours D’Epée” at the 1900 Paris Games

3048. Paris 1900 Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Fencing - Concours d’Epee. SScarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silver, 57 gm, 42 mm x 60 mm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the event as fencing, “Concours D’Epée, Mr. J. Roffo,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Argent” on the edge.

This is one of the only known prize medals from the 1900 Paris Olympics that can be actually attributed to a specific individual: J. Roffo is listed in Bill Mallon’s book “The 1900 Olympic Games, Results for all Competitors in all Events with Commentary” (p. 271). Starting Bid $300

Silver medal for trap shooting awarded at the second modern Olympic Games

3049. Paris 1900 Olympics

Silver Winner’s Medal for Trap Shooting. Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Olympics. Silver, 55 gm, 42 mm x 60 mm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the event as trap shooting, “Concours de Tir au Fusil de Chasse,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium. Stamped “Argent” on the edge. Accompanied by a booklet of statutes and regulations published in Paris by the Club des Chasseurs, Société d’Encouragement du Tir au Fusil de Chasse. Starting Bid $300

3050. St. Louis 1904

Louisiana Purchase Exposition Bronze Medal. Uncommon medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Bronze, 63 mm, 104 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the US Mint at Philadelphia. The front depicts Columbia, with arms spread wide holding the United States flag, beside a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Purchase Territory; against a rising sun, the girl is disrobing the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon, with raised text and date encircling the image, “Universal Exposition–Saint Louis–United States of America, MCMIV.” The reverse shows a large eagle with wings spread above a tablet, “Bronze Medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” with two dolphins below symbolizing the nation’s eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Weinman later designed the Walking Liberty half-dollar and Mercury dime. Includes the original maroon presentation box. Starting Bid $200

3051. St. Louis 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Silver Medal. Attractive ‘silver medal’ issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Gilt bronze, 66 mm x 66 mm, 178 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the US Mint at Philadelphia. The front depicts Columbia, with arms spread wide holding the United States flag, beside a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Purchase Territory; against a rising sun, the girl is disrobing the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon, with raised text and date encircling the image, “Universal Exposition–Saint Louis–United States of America, MCMIV.” The reverse shows a large eagle with wings spread above a tablet, “Silver Medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” with two dolphins below symbolizing the nations’ eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Includes the original maroon presentation case. Weinman later designed the Walking Liberty half-dollar and Mercury dime. An exceedingly early and handsome award. Starting Bid $200

3052. St. Louis 1904

Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Medal. Rare ‘gold award’ shield medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Gilt bronze, 70 mm x 70 mm, 145 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the US Mint at Philadelphia. The front depicts Columbia, with arms spread wide holding the United States flag, beside a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Purchase Territory; against a rising sun, the girl is disrobing the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon, with raised text and date encircling the image, “Universal Exposition–Saint Louis–United States of America, MCMIV.” The reverse shows a large eagle with wings spread above a tablet, “Gold Medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” with two dolphins below symbolizing the nations’ eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Weinman later designed the Walking Liberty half-dollar and Mercury dime. Starting Bid $200

3053. St. Louis 1904 Grand Prize Exposition Medal. Rare ‘grand prize’ shield medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Bronze, 66 mm x 76 mm, 151 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the US Mint at Philadelphia. The front depicts Columbia, with arms spread wide holding the United States flag, beside a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Purchase Territory; against a rising sun, the girl is disrobing the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon, with raised text and date encircling the image, “Universal Exposition–Saint Louis–United States of America, MCMIV.” The reverse shows a large eagle with wings spread above a tablet, “Grand Prize, Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” with two dolphins below symbolizing the nations’ eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Weinman later designed the Walking Liberty half-dollar and Mercury dime. The rarest of all Exposition medals, the 1906 Engraver’s Notebook indicates that a total of 3,300 Grand Prize medals were awarded in St. Louis, a number considerably lower than the listed 9,000 gold, 11,550 silver, 10,000 bronze, and 6,000 commemorative medals. Starting Bid $200

3054. St. Louis 1904 Grand Prize Exposition Medal. Rare ‘grand prize’ shield medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Bronze, 66 mm x 76 mm, 151 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by the US Mint at Philadelphia. The front depicts Columbia, with arms spread wide holding the United States flag, beside a youthful maiden representing the Louisiana Purchase Territory; against a rising sun, the girl is disrobing the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon, with raised text and date encircling the image, “Universal Exposition–Saint Louis–United States of America, MCMIV.” The reverse shows a large eagle with wings spread above a tablet, “Grand Prize, Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” with two dolphins below symbolizing the nations’ eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Weinman later designed the Walking Liberty half-dollar and Mercury dime. The rarest of all Exposition medals, the 1906 Engraver’s Notebook indicates that a total of 3,300 Grand Prize medals were awarded in St. Louis, a number considerably lower than the listed 9,000 gold, 11,550 silver, 10,000 bronze, and 6,000 commemorative medals. Starting Bid $200

Extraordinarily elusive gold winner’s medal awarded to an elite hurdler at the St. Louis 1904 Olympic Games

3055. St. Louis 1904 Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal with Case for Men’s 110m Hurdles. Incredibly rare winner’s medal issued for a first-place finish in the 110 meter hurdle event at the St. Louis 1904 Olympics. Gold, 39 mm, 30 gm, designed and minted by Dieges & Clust, New York. The front, inscribed “Olympiad, 1904,” depicts a victorious athlete holding a wreath in front of an ancient Greek athlete frieze and the Acropolis. The reverse pictures a Standing Nike and bust of Zeus, engraved with the event’s name within a wreath, “110 Meter Hurdle.” The medal is suspended from its original blue, white, red, and gold ribbon with gold clasp, featuring raised text, “1904, Universal Exposition, Olympic Games, St. Louis.” Complete with its worn original leather

hinged presentation case, gilt-stamped on the top with the legend: “Medal for Olympic Games, Universal Exposition, St. Louis U.S.A., F. J. V. Skiff, Dir. of Exhibits, Jas. E. Sullivan, Chief.”

The St. Louis Games of 1904 were significant in Olympic history as the first Games where prize medals were presented in gold, silver, and bronze, to first, second, and third place winners, an enduring tradition that continues to this day. Any winner’s medal from the 1904 Olympics is excessively rare, ranking amongst the most elusive of all Olympic prizes. This example, in particular, is exceptionally well preserved. Starting Bid $10,000

Extremely rare silver US winner’s medal for the 1904 St. Louis Olympics soccer championship

3056. St. Louis 1904 Olympics Silver Association Football Championship Silver Winner’s Medal. Uncommon winner’s medal issued for the association football (soccer) championship of the St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Olympics. Silver, 30mm in diameter and suspended from a 37 mm x 11 mm bar, 18 gm, by Mermod & Jaccard. The medal features scalloped edges with a football raised in high relief, encircled “Association Football Championship,” suspended from a bar that reads: “1904, Universal Exhibition, Olympic Games, St. Louis.” Both are marked on the reverse: “Mermod & Jaccard Jewelry Co., St. Louis.” Complete with the original hinged leather presentation box by Mermod & Jaccard.

Soccer finals were held on November 23, 1904, in a tournament with just three participants: two teams representing the United States, both from the host city of St. Louis; and one from Canada, hailing from Galt, Ontario. Canada’s Galt Football Club defeated the American Christian Brothers College by a score of 3 to 2. An extremely rare, early soccer winner’s medal—the first ever won by a United States team at the Olympics. Starting Bid $1,000

Beautiful silver medal from the unofficial 1906 Athens Games

3057. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics. Silver, 50 mm, 63 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain. The front depicts a relief portrait of Zeus holding Nike, the goddess of Victory, in the palm of his hand, with text along the left side, “Olympia”; the reverse bears a detailed view of the Acropolis of Athens topped by the Parthenon, with raised Greek characters to the upper and lower portion (translated), “International Olympic Games in Athens, 1906.” Stamped “Argent” on the edge. The winner’s medals for the 1906 Athens Games share the same design as the Athens Olympics from 1896, with the ceremony year serving as the lone distinction. The 1906 Athens Games were considered the Olympics by the press and participants, which included 854 athletes from twenty countries, but they were never officially sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee. A rare and beautiful winner’s medal from the unofficial fourth Olympic Games. Starting Bid $1,000

Solid gold medal awarded to the captain of the British field hockey player at the 1908 London Games

3059. London 1908 Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Field Hockey. Exceedingly rare winner’s medal issued for the men’s field hockey team event at the London 1908 Olympics. Gold, 33.5 mm, 25 gm, designed by Bertram Mackennal, Birmingham; manufactured by Vaughton & Sons, England. The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, London 1908,” features a victorious athlete being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse depicts St. George, the patron saint of England, slaying a dragon as a goddess looks on. Stamped on the edge with Vaughton mint marks. Exhibits some minor tarnishing, mostly limited to the athlete’s chest. Includes its attractive original red leather presentation case, with the top gilt-stamped with the event’s name, “Olympic Games, Winner, Field Hockey Teams, London, 1908.” Includes two winner’s medal diplomas issued to Freeman, an official mount and portrait of Freeman in uniform, and a silk tie and boater hat band that were issued to team members. The portrait is not attached to the mount.

Solid gold medals were awarded at only four Games—1900, 1904, 1908, and 1912— making this an especially appealing early Olympic piece. Furthermore, only one gold medal was awarded to winning teams; each individual team member received a silver medal. Given that only 250 of these pure gold prizes were struck in 1908, this is a remarkable and exceptionally scarce winner’s medal Starting Bid $1,000

Bronze winner’s medal for “Clay Birds Teams” from the historic 1908 London Olympics

3058. London 1908 Olympics

Bronze Winner’s Medal for Shooting. Rare winner’s medal issued for shooting at the London 1908 Olympics. Bronze, 33.5 mm, 19 gm, designed by Bertram Mackennel; manufactured by Vaughton & Sons, England. The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, London 1908,” features a victorious athlete being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse depicts St. George, the patron saint of England, slaying a dragon as a goddess looks on. The rim is engraved with the name of the event, “Third Prize, Clay Birds Teams.” Includes the original presentation case. This medal was awarded to a member of the British men’s shooting team, which placed third in the men’s team trap event on July 11, 1908, finishing with a total of 372 points behind second and first-place winners Canada (405) and another team from Great Britain (407); each nation could enter up to two teams of six shooters. The Great Britain team members were George Skinner, William Morris, Henry Creasey, Bob Hutton, George Whitaker, and John Butt, the latter two winning silver medals in team clay pigeons at the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. Great Britain dominated the Games with a total of 146 medals, far eclipsing second and third-place nations the United States (47) and Sweden (25); Great Britain’s top finish in the Olympic medal table marks the only instance the country has done so in its history. An exceptionally scarce winner’s medal commemorating Great Britain’s triumphant first outing as an Olympic host city. Starting Bid $300

Gorgeous silver winner’s medal from the Games of the V Olympiad

3060. Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Silver, 18 gm, 38 mm, by Bertram Mackennal and Erik Lindberg. The front depicts a victorious athlete with a palm branch being crowned with a laurel wreath by two seated females; the reverse, encircled with the text, “Olympiska Spelen I Stockholm,” features a herald proclaiming the opening of the Olympic Games, with a bust of Ling, the founder of Swedish gymnastics, in the background. The front of the medal, designed by Mackennel, was originally used on the winner’s medals for the 1908 London Summer Olympics. Of the 2,408 participants at the Fifth Olympiad, a total of 90 athletes were awarded this second-place silver medal, with Sweden, the United States, Great Britain, and Germany winning the lion’s share. The 1912 Games proved a rousing and innovative success, introducing novel events like women’s diving and swimming, art competitions, and the pentathlon and decathlon, the latter two won by Jim Thorpe. These Olympics also witnessed the debut of Japan as a competing country, the first of any Asian nation to participate. A highly desirable winner’s medal from a truly historic Olympic Games. Starting Bid $300

3061. Berlin 1916 Olympic Trials Bronze Winner’s Medal [Canceled Games]. Winner’s medal issued for the German Olympic trials prior to the canceled Berlin 1916 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 54 gm. The front features a bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany; the reverse reads (translated), “The Winner in the Olympic Trial Contest,” with “The German Committee for the Olympic Games” around the perimeter. The 1916 Olympics were scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany, but were eventually canceled due to the outbreak of World War I. Any memorabilia related to the 1916 Olympiad is thus quite uncommon. Starting Bid $200

Second-place prize from the 1920 Antwerp Olympics— the return of the Summer Games after WWI

3062. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Appealing winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 86.5 gm, by Josue Dupon; manufactured by Hoosemans of Brussels, Belgium. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, a cathedral and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.”

A total of 29 nations attended the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, with Hungary, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire all banned from competing due to their involvement in World War I and the cancelation of the 1916 Summer Games. In spite of such political unrest, the return of the Games debuted a trinity of enduring Olympic traditions—the voicing of the Olympic Oath, the symbolic release of doves, and the initial flying of the Olympic flag. A robust second place medal with great historical interest. Starting Bid $300

Bronze medal from the 1920 return of the Games, the first held after World War I

3063. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Field Hockey. Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, with the Cathedral of Our Lady and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX,” and custom engraved, “R. Keppens, IIIe Prix,” attributing it to Raymond Keppens, a member of the third-place Belgian field hockey team.

A total of 29 nations attended the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, with Hungary, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire all banned from competing due to their involvement in World War I and the cancelation of the 1916 Games. In spite of such political unrest, the return of the Games debuted a trinity of enduring Olympic traditions—the voicing of the Olympic Oath, the symbolic release of doves, and the initial flying of the Olympic flag. An exceptional third place medal of the utmost historical interest and rarity. Starting Bid $500

Elusive bronze medal from the first Winter Olympic Games, held at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France

3064. Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Exceedingly rare medal from the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics, which was issued as the bronze medal to third-place winners and also used as the participation medal of the Games. Bronze, 56 mm, 68 gm, by Raoul Benard, Paris. The front features a victorious athlete holding ice skates and skis high in the air with the Alps in the background; the reverse is inscribed at length in French, “Chamonix Mont-Blanc Sports D’Hiver, 25 Janvier–5 Fevrier 1924, Organises par le Comite Olympique Francais sous le haut patronage du Comite International Olympique a l’occasion de la celebration de la VIII Olympiade [Chamonix Mont-Blanc Winter Sports, 25 January-5 February 1924, Organized by the French Olympic Committee under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee on the occasion of the celebration of the VIII Olympiad].” The edge is stamped “Bronze.” One of the finest Chamonix bronze medals to come to auction.

The 1924 Chamonix Games were the very first Winter Olympics and a total of sixteen nations were represented. The participation medal of the Chamonix 1924 Winter Games is identical to the third place bronze winner’s medal, a unique distinction across all Olympic medals; it subsequently exists as one of the very rarest commemoration prizes, equal to other coveted participatory rarities from Olympic Games in St. Louis (Summer 1904), Lake Placid (Winter 1932), and Stockholm (Summer 1956). Only 294 athletes participated, making any Chamonix medal very rare. Starting Bid $1,000

Gorgeous 1924 Paris Olympics winner’s vase honoring rowing, soccer, diving, and rugby

3065. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics

Sevres Vase. Rare and beautiful Sevres pate-sur-pate porcelain vase awarded to gold medal winners at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, measuring approximately 13˝ tall and 5.5˝ at its widest point. This splendid vase was designed by M. O. Guillonet and executed by Bracquemond at the world-famous porcelain factory of Sevres and features golden laurel branches handpainted on a French blue background. It features four ‘medallions’ portraying athletes in white against gray oval backgrounds bordered in light green, with the events depicted being rowing, football (soccer), diving, and rugby. The bottom bears the appropriate maker’s marks.

At the suggestion of the French Olympic Committee, these vases were developed to be given to the first-place winners as a ‘special souvenir.’ Several different variations were produced to accommodate the many different sports, and they were presented by the Paris City Council to gold medal winners in individual events only; a small number were reserved for dignitaries and institutions. Surviving examples of these stunning trophy vases are of the utmost rarity, and this is an exceptionally well-preserved specimen.

Due to the size and fragile nature of this item, it is considered OVERSIZED. Please call RR Auction for a shipping quote. Starting Bid $500

Gold medal from the historic Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics

3066. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal with Box. Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 55 mm, 97 gm, designed by Giuseppe Cassioli, minted by Whitehead & Hoag. The front, inscribed, “Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1932,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. The medal exhibits uniform wear to the gilt on the obverse and edges. Complete with its Whitehead & Hoag paper box, with tape-repaired splits to the lid. A highly sought example of this classic design, extremely rare with its original box. The Olympic Games will make their historic return to Los Angeles in 2028, elevating the desirability of this beautiful first-place prize. Starting Bid $1,000

Medals and trophies from the collection of Dutch equestrian and war hero Johan Greter, highlighted by his second-place silver from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics

3068. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal, with Other Medals and Trophies from the Collection of Equestrian Johan Jacob Greter. Extraordinary archive of medals, trophies, and souvenirs from the collection of Dutch equestrian Johan Jacob Greter, highlighted by the silver medal that he won at the Berlin 1936 Olympics, plus his participation medal and participant’s badge from the ‘36 Games. After performing in the Olympics in Nazi Germany, Greter would go on to distinguish himself in battle during World War II: he fought to defend his homeland against German aggression at the Grebbeberg on May 12, 1940, and was taken prisoner in 1942. He escaped by jumping off the train and reached England, where he joined the RAF. He received the Dutch Bronze Cross, awarded for acts of courage and leadership in the face of the enemy, in 1944 and 1947.

The three items from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics:

- Highly appealing winner’s medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XI. Olympiade, Berlin, 1936,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Stamped on the edge, “B. H. Mayer, Pforzheim, 990.” Greter and his horse Ernica won this silver medal as part of the Dutch show jumping team, after finishing sixth in the individual jumping competition.

- Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes, representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell, with raised

text, “XI Olympiade, Berlin, 1936”; the reverse bears the Olympic bell embossed with the German eagle gripping the Olympic rings within five concentric circles, and the name of the designer on the outer edge.

- Participant’s badge issued for the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. Bronze, 41 mm x 46 mm, manufactured by Lauer, featuring the Olympic rings over the Brandenburg Gate. The front is engraved “XL Olympiade Berlin 1936, 3330.” Missing its ribbon.

Other items include: a silver windmill “Landenpris [Country Prize]” trophy from the 1934 “Concours Hippique International [International Horse Show]” held in Amsterdam; four Dutch National Olympic Committee/Dutch Sports Federation (NOC/NSF) ‘Olympic Day’ medals from 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936; a 1936 “Concours Hippique International [International Horse Show]” medal with King Leopold of Belgium on the front; a 1936 “Olympische Proef [Olympic Trial]” first-place medal from 1936, engraved with the name of his horse, “Trixie,” issued by the Koninklijke Militaire Sportvereniging [Dutch Royal Military Sports Club]; a 1936 “Utrecht” medal plaque from an equestrian contest in the Netherlands; a zinc plaque portraying a rider in medieval armor, dedicated by the Aachen-Laurensberger Racing Club to the riders at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and at the international equestrian tournament in Bad Aachen; an attractive silver-tone metal laurel wreath sculpture, with each leaf engraved with the name of one of Greter’s horses and an associated competition (with one cluster, and one single leaf detached from the wire frame); and a vintage photograph of Greter on a leaping horse, displayed in a leather frame. Starting Bid $500

Scarce bronze medal for basketball from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics— awarded by James Naismith in the sport’s Olympic debut

3067. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Basketball - The Sport’s Olympic Debut. Uncommon winner’s medal for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 76 gm, by Giuseppi Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XI. Olympiad, Berlin, 1936,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by several jubilant athletes. The bottom edge is stamped, “B. H. Mayer, Pforzheim.” Complete with its scarce hinged presentation case, gilt-stamped on the lid with an emblem of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Bell. With just 320 bronze prizes struck for the ‘36 Games, this is a scarce, desirable example.

Originates from the collection of Rodolfo Choperena, a

member of the third-place Mexican men’s basketball team. Basketball made its debut as an Olympic event at the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, with 21 nations competing in the tournament. The games were played outdoors using repurposed lawn and dirt tennis courts, leading to issues with dribbling and low-scoring matches in adverse weather: in the final, the United States beat Canada by a score of 198. In the bronze medal match, Mexico beat Poland 26-12.

The Olympic medals were awarded by James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. The United States won its first gold medal; Canada and Mexico won silver and bronze—their only medals in basketball. A fantastic piece representing the Olympic debut of a globally popular sport. Starting Bid $500

3069. Czechoslovakia 1936 Winter Maccabiah Games Gold Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the 1936 Maccabiah Games in Banska Bystrica, Czechoslovakia. Gilt, 65 mm, 93 gm. The front of the medal portrays a welcoming figure with open arms over a ski jumper and figure skater, encircled by a Czech legend of the games. The reverse features a large Star of David surrounded by Hebrew legends. The Maccabiah Games, sometimes called the ‘Jewish Olympics,’ are an international Jewish multi-sport event now held in the summer every four years. The 1936 Games were the second, and final, edition of the Winter Maccabiah, and over 2,000 athletes from twelve nations participated. The Maccabiah were canceled with the advent of World War II, but successfully resumed in 1950. A unique medal from an historic pre-war Jewish athletic competition. Starting Bid $200

Gold winner’s medal issued for 1938 FIFA World Cup

3070. France 1938 FIFA World Cup Gold Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal issued for 1938 FIFA World Cup, held in France from June 4–19, 1938 as the third edition of the quadrennial international football championship. Gold (18K), 20 mm x 35 mm, 11 gm, by Abel Lafleur, designer of the FIFA World Cup trophy. The front features an image of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, below a tablet marked “F.I.F.A.”; the reverse features a rooster emblem encircled “F.F.F.A., Juin France 1938,” with “World’s Cup” inscribed above, and the recipient engraved below, “R. Chevallier,” vice-president of the French Football Federation.

The 1938 FIFA World Cup, held in France, was the third edition of the global tournament. Italy won the competition, becoming the first team to successfully defend their title, defeating Hungary 4-2 in the final. This World Cup was notable for political tensions: Spain was unable to participate due to the Spanish Civil War, and Austria’s team withdrew after the country’s annexation by Nazi Germany. In addition to the players on the winning Italian squad, high-ranking executives in FIFA and the French Football Federation (FFF) also received gold winner’s medals.

Also includes a “Medaille d’Or” awarded by the “Federation Francaise de Football” medallion, 23 mm x 28 mm, featuring the emblem of the Federation Francaise de Football on the front, engraved on the reverse: “A Joseph Chevallier, 1959.” Starting Bid $1000

Amazing

“specimen” set of gold, silver, and bronze medals created for the first post-WWII

Olympics— the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Games

3072. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Collection of (3) Winner’s Medals: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Outstanding set of three scarce winner’s medals from the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics, featuring gold, silver, and bronze examples—a remarkable, rarely seen offering. All are marked as unawarded “Specimen” examples. Includes:Gold winner’s medal created for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 98 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. The front depicts a hand holding the Olympic torch against a background with snowflakes and Olympic rings, with motto above, “Citius Altius Fortius”; the reverse features two raised snowflakes and the raised legend, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver St. Moritz 1948.” Both sides bear the “Huguenin” mint mark, with the torch side also stamped “Specimen.” Silver winner’s medal created for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 98 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. The front depicts a hand holding the Olympic torch against a background with snowflakes and Olympic rings, with motto above, “Citius Altius Fortius”; the reverse features two raised snowflakes and the raised leg-

end, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver St. Moritz 1948.” Both sides bear the “Huguenin” mint mark, with the legend side also stamped “Specimen.” Bronze winner’s medal created for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 98 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. The front depicts a hand holding the Olympic torch against a background with snowflakes and Olympic rings, with motto above, “Citius Altius Fortius”; the reverse features two raised snowflakes and the raised legend, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver St. Moritz 1948.” Both sides bear the “Huguenin” mint mark, with the legend side also stamped “Specimen.” The St. Moritz Games were the first to be celebrated following World War II, and were bestowed with the moniker, ‘The Games of Renewal.’ Due to their roles in the preceding war, both Japan and Germany were not invited to compete; they subsequently rejoined the Winter Games in 1952. Given the low quantity of struck winner’s medals, as well as the historical significance of the period, this incredibly rare complete set is of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $500

Rare uniface variant of the winner’s medal from the first post-WWII Olympic Games

3071. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Uniface Bronze Winner’s Medal. Unusual uniface winner’s medal issued as a sample or display variant for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 80 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. This uniface medal features the front design only, with the French legend, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver, St. Moritz 1948,” situated between two snow crystals. The mint, “Hugenin,” is engraved below. The reverse is blank, but on awarded examples would feature a torchbearer’s hand with the Olympic motto.

The St. Moritz Games were the first to be celebrated following World War II, and were bestowed with the moniker, ‘The Games of Renewal.’ Due to their roles in the preceding war, both Japan and Germany were not invited to compete; they subsequently rejoined the Winter Games in 1952. Starting Bid $500

London 1948 Summer Olympics bronze medal, complete with its unblemished original box

3073. London 1948 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 64 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XIVth Olympiad, London, 1948,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Complete with its hinged case by John Pinches (Medalists) Ltd., London, gilt-stamped on the lid: “The Olympic Games, London, 1948.” These third-place winner’s medals are quite scarce given that only 300 of them were minted, and especially desirable when accompanied by the original case. A spectacular example of a handsome Olympic prize. Starting Bid $300

Scarce silver winner’s medal from the Finnish Summer Games of 1952

3074. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Appealing winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Silver, 51 mm, 68 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Factory marks on the edge, “916H” and “Y6,” designate the silver content and mint. Includes its original dark blue presentation case. Only 320 of these silver second-place medals were awarded at the Helsinki games, making this an uncommon and sought-after example. Starting Bid $500

3075. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal and Pin. Appealing winner’s medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 59 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia, Helsinki, 1952,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Coliseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner carried by jubilant athletes. Includes its scarce bronze winner’s medal pin (issued retroactively to Olympians in the 1980s), marked on the reverse, “9631,” with its black vinyl presentation pouch made by Bertoni of Milan. Only 320 of these bronze medals were issued at the Helsinki Games, making this an uncommon and sought-after example. The consignor notes that this medal and pin derive from a member of the Swedish men’s football (soccer) team, which placed third behind Yugoslavia and Hungary; the athlete’s name will be provided to the winning bidder. Starting Bid $300

Splendid gold winner’s medal from the VII Winter Olympics

3076. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Splendid winner’s medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 120.5 gm, by Constantino Affer, Milan. The front, inscribed, “VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali,” features the head of Victory crowned in Olympic rings with a torch to the right; the reverse, inscribed, “Citius Altius Fortius, Cortina 1956,” portrays an ice crystal over Mt. Pomagagnon. The hallmark, “800,” and proof stamp are present on right-center edge of reverse, with the designer name, “Cost/Affer,” visible to the left of Victory’s neck, and the mint on the right rim, “Lorioli.” In fine condition, with a professionally repaired necklace hole at the top edge.

Cortina d’Ampezzo was initially selected to host the fifth Winter Olympics in 1944, but the Games were canceled due to the onset of World War II. Awarded as a Winter host twelve years later, Cortina is best remembered for the debut of Soviet athletes in a Winter Olympiad, as well as for the first instance in which the Olympics were internationally televised. One of a total 51 first place prizes issued for the Cortina Games, this is an attractive and exceedingly scarce winner ’s medal. Starting Bid $1,000

Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics silver medal awarded to a member of the Yugoslavian national football team

3077. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal and Participation Medal for Football. Extremely desirable winner’s medal issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Silver, 51 mm, 67 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli; manufactured by K. G. Luke. The front, inscribed, “XVIth Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a winner with a palm branch being carried by jubilant athletes. Includes the original white plastic case by K. G. Luke/Casecraft, with red “XVIth Olympiad” label on the cover, which exhibits chipping to the front lid panel. This prize medal design had been adopted from the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Games, with the only alteration for 1956 being a change in wording to reflect the year and location. There were 280 of these silver medals produced, with 273 of them being awarded; the consignor notes that the recipient of this example was Croatian soccer star Ivan Sˇantek, who was a member of the silver medal–winning Yugoslavian national football team. After blowing out the competition in the quarter-finals (9-1 against the USA) and semi-finals (4-1 against India), the Yugoslavia lost 1-0 to the Soviet Union in the championship match. Additionally includes the participation medal issued to Ivan Sˇantek for his role as part of the Yugoslavian national football team at the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63 mm, 105 gm, by Andor Meszaros. The front depicts the Olympic motto encircled by pairs of athletes following the march of a flag-bearer; the reverse bears the Melbourne coat of arms and Olympic rings, with raised text along the top, “Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956.” Starting Bid $500

Incredibly rare gold medal from the Stockholm equestrian events of the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics—

one of only 12 awarded

3078. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal with Case - Equestrian Events. Exceedingly rare and highly sought winner’s medal issued for the Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics equestrian events. Gilt silver, 50 mm, 110 gm, by V. Falireus/John Sjosvard. The front depicts an ancient Greek horse and rider in relief, inscribed with a Swedish legend, “XVI Olympiadens Ryttartavlingar, 1956, Stockholm.” The reverse portrays raised imagery of the torch and Olympic rings, with “Jeux Olympiques” above, and the Olympic motto below, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” The edge is stamped with the corresponding hallmark for Lagerstrom and Mjolby. Complete with its hinged blue leather case, gilt-stamped on the lid with the Stockholm 1956 equestrian emblem; the case’s metal exterior hinge is broken, but the lid is retained by its white cloth lining.

Due to Australian agricultural quarantine regulations, the equestrian events of Melbourne’s XVI Olympiad were held five months earlier in Stockholm, Sweden, making the 1956 Summer Games the second Olympics not to be held entirely in one country; the 1920 Olympics, which Antwerp, Belgium co-hosted with Amsterdam and Ostend, were the first. Given the low number of participants in the equestrian events—158 riders competed in six events—any medal from the Stockholm Games remains incredibly rare and highly sought-after. In total, only 12 of these first-place prize medals were awarded at Stockholm, making it an exceptionally rare Olympic gold medal; this is the first example we have ever offered. Starting Bid $5,000

Sample bronze winner’s medal for biathlon from the VIII Olympic Winter Games

3079. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Sample Bronze Winner’s Medal for Biathlon. Rare sample bronze winner’s medal for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 57 mm, 90 gm, by Herff Jones, Indiana.

The front features embossed heads of male and female athletes in profile, with bold text: “VII Olympic, Winter Games”; and the reverse is encircled with raised text of the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” and the sport, “Biathlon,” and the center stamped “Sample” below the Olympic rings in relief. Edge is engraved, “H. J. CO.”

The Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics hosted the first appearance of modern biathlon in the Olympic Games, which consisted of one event that was held at McKinney Creek Stadium, Tahoma, California, on February 21, 1960.

30 athletes from nine nations competed, with Sweden’s Klas Lestander, Finland’s Antti Tyrvainen, and the Soviet Union’s Aleksandr Privalov taking the top three prizes.

Starting Bid $500

Brilliant silver medal for ‘Atletica’ from the 1960 Roman Olympics, with rare red leather presentation case

3080. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Athletics. Winner’s medal issued for an athletics event at the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Silver, 68 mm, 110 gm (216 gm with chain), by Giuseppe Cassioli; manufactured by Artistice Fiorentini. The front depicts a victorious athlete being carried by several jubilant athletes; the reverse, inscribed, “Giochi Della XVII Olimpiade Roma MCMLX,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background. The medal is set in its original cast bronze bezel, engraved at the bottom with the name of the sport in Italian, “Atletica,” and suspends from its beautiful bronze winner’s chain with 20 olive leaf links. Includes its rare original red leather presentation case, 20.25˝ x 4.5˝ x 1˝, designed by Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini of Florence, which is slightly warped, features wear to edges, and the inner velvet lining detached but present. The winner’s medals issued for the 1960 Rome Olympics were the first designed to be worn around the neck and the first for any Summer Games to feature the name of the specific sport.

The consignor notes that this silver medal was won by United Team of Germany athlete Jo (Johannes) Kaiser in the 4 x 400-meter relay race. Kaiser ran the third leg together with teammates Hans-Joachim Reske, Manfred Kinder, and Carl Kaufmann, achieving a time of 3:02.7 min., which was a European record and a close second to the USA Team’s world record gold. For this achievement, Kaiser was also awarded the Silver Laurel Leaf on December 9, 1960, the highest sporting award presented by the Federal Republic of Germany. Starting Bid $1,000

Iconic third-place bronze for shooting, awarded at the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics

3081. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Shooting. Beautiful winner’s medal issued for a shooting event at the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 68 mm, 102 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front depicts a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd; the reverse, inscribed, “Giochi Della XVII Olimpiade Roma MCMLX,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background. The medal is set in its original cast bronze olive leaf chain, inscribed at the bottom with the name of the sport in Italian, “Tiro.”

Six of these bronze medals were awarded for shooting in six different events. A total of 313 shooters from 59 countries competed at the Rome Games; the nations that took third-place prizes included the Soviet Union, Japan, Venezuela, and the United Team of Germany. The winner’s medals issued for the 1960 Rome Olympics were the first designed to be worn around the neck and the first for any Summer Games to feature the name of the specific sport. An extraordinary, iconic piece. Starting Bid $1,000

3082. Sofia 1961 Summer Universiade Gold Winner’s Medal. Uncommon gold winner’s medal from the 1961 Summer Universiade, an international sporting event for university students held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from August 25 to September 3, 1961, featuring nine different sports and the participation of 1,627 athletes from 33 countries. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 72 gm, with the front bearing an embossed athlete in profile with Bulgarian text (translated): “Sofia”; and the reverse engraved: “FISU [International University Sports Federation], Sofia, Universiade, 1961, Bulgarie.” This medal represents one of the two gold winner’s medals awarded to host country Bulgaria. Starting Bid $200

Speed skating gold medal from the Innsbruck Winter Games

3083. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Speed Skating. Rare winner’s medal from the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 70 mm, 167 gm, by M. Coufal, Vienna. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele IX,” features the Innsbruck Olympic emblem; the reverse identifies the sport as speed skating, “Eisschnellauf,” with raised text, “Innsbruck 1964,” over a large jagged mountain. The bottom edge is stamped with a silver hallmark.

Held at the Eisschnelllaufbahn Innsbruck between January 30th and February 7th, the men’s and women’s speed skating events of the Innsbruck Winter Games were dominated by the Soviet Union, a team that amassed nearly half of the 25 winner’s medals, including a field-leading five gold medals. This attractive example, one of only 70 first-place medals issued at Innsbruck, represents just our second gold medal from the IX Olympic Winter Games. Starting Bid $1,000

Remarkable set of gold, silver, and bronze winner’s medals from the 1964 Tokyo Games—the first Olympics held in Asia

3084. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Collection of (3) Winner’s Medals: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Extraordinary set of three winner’s medals from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, featuring gold, silver, and bronze examples—a superlative, rarely seen offering. All are missing their bezels and ribbons. Includes:

Gold winner’s medal created for the water polo event at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 89 gm, by Toshikaka Koshiba (based on the classic design of Giuseppe Cassioli); manufactured by the Japanese Mint. The front is inscribed, “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964, WaterPolo,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete being carried by several jubilant athletes. The 1964 Olympic water polo tournament, held from October 11-18 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Indoor Swimming Pool, saw Hungary win first-place honors.

Silver winner’s medal created for a gymnastics event at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 94 gm,

by Toshikaka Koshiba (based on the classic design of Giuseppe Cassioli); manufactured by the Japanese Mint. The front is inscribed, “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964, Gymnastics,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete being carried by several jubilant athletes. Fourteen gymnastics events were held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium from October 18–23, 1964, featuring eight contests for men and six for women.

Bronze winner’s medal created for a fencing event at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 70 gm, by Toshikaka Koshiba (based on the classic design of Giuseppe Cassioli); manufactured by the Japanese Mint. The front is inscribed, “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964, Fencing,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete being carried by several jubilant athletes. Eight fencing events were contested at the 1964 Summer Olympics, with seven countries—Hungary, USSR, Poland, France, Italy, Germany, and Great Britain—earning medals. Starting Bid $500

Shimmering gold first-place prize medal issued for fencing at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Games

3085. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Fencing. Winner’s medal issued for a fencing event at the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 63 mm, 102 gm, by Toshikaka Koshiba (based on the classic design of Giuseppe Cassioli); manufactured by the Japanese Mint. The front is inscribed, “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964, Fencing,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete being carried by several jubilant athletes. The medal is complete with its original ribbon with Olympic colors and its attractive black lacquer box, the lid of which features the emblem of the Games and one golden dot indicating first place. The ribbon appears to have split and been re-sewn to the medal’s felt-backed hanger, exhibiting some overall wear and toning; the case’s clasp is missing.

Eight fencing events were contested at the 1964 Summer Olympics, with men competing in both individual and team events for each of the three weapon types (épée, foil and sabre), and women competing only in individual and team foil events. Hungary dominated the medal table with four first-place fencing finishes; the Soviet Union won three events, and Poland won one. Starting Bid $1,000

Bronze medal for a Canadian hockey player from the ‘68 Grenoble Winter Olympics

3086. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Ice Hockey. Sought-after winner’s medal for ice hockey at the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 114 gm, designed by Roger Excoffon and manufactured by the Paris Mint. The front, inscribed, “Xemes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver, Grenoble 1968,” features the symbol of Grenoble, a snow crystal and three roses, and the Olympic rings; the reverse identifies the sport as ice hockey, “Hockey sur Glace,” and depicts a stylized silhouette of a hockey player. Complete with its original ribbon striped with Olympic colors and attractive black leather presentation case by Monnaie de Paris.

Winner’s medals for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics were produced for the first time with a unique design for each sport. This particular bronze medal was awarded to a member of the Canadian national hockey team, which lost in the final match to a powerhouse Soviet Union squad that went 7-1 in tournament play. Although Canada lost in the finals in the typical runner-up position, the silver was awarded to the Czechoslovakian team, which beat the USSR in their penultimate match of the tournament and earned them a tie-breaking advantage—both teams had a record of 5 wins, 1 loss (10 points) with one game remaining. To win the championship, Czechoslovakia needed to win its game against Sweden (the match was a draw) and for Canada to lose or tie its game with the USSR. Had Canada won against the USSR and Czechoslovakia won its game over Sweden, Canada would have tied Czechoslovakia with 12 points and prevailed in the tiebreaker to win the gold medal. Starting Bid $200

Olympic gold medal for women’s volleyball won by the Soviet Union at Mexico City in 1968

3087. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Women’s Volleyball. Winner’s medal issued for women’s volleyball at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 125 gm, originally designed by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front is inscribed, “XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse depicts a victorious athlete with a palm branch being carried by several jubilant athletes. A small plaque attached to the top of the medal bears the volleyball pictogram of a ball and net, engraved “Femenil [Women’s]” on the reverse, suspended from the original orange ribbon. The medal retains only traces of the gold plating, typical of the issue.

The Soviet Union’s women’s volleyball team won the gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in the sport. They defeated Japan, who had previously taken gold in 1964, in a thrilling final that showcased the Soviets’ strategic teamwork and athletic precision. This victory not only underscored the Soviet Union’s strength on the global stage but also contributed to the growing popularity of women’s volleyball, which had debuted as an Olympic sport in 1964. Starting Bid $1,000

3088. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Prototype. Rare prototype of a gold winner’s medal for “Slalom” at the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 64 mm x 58 mm, 144 gm, designed by Kazumi Yagi and Ikko Tanaka and struck by the Mint Bureau of the Finance Ministry (Tokyo). The front features a vertical and raised curving line next to recessed concentric ovals, designs meant to denote a ski slalom trail and a speed skating stadium and to produce feelings of peace and security; the reverse features the embossed emblem of the XI Olympic Winter Games with the event engraved neatly to the lower right: “Slalom.” A beautiful prototype example of the elusive Sapporo gold winner’s medal. Starting Bid $250

Unawarded gold medal from the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics

3089. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Highly sought-after unawarded winner’s medal issued for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 66 mm, 158 gm (without chain) or 211 gm (with chain), by Gerhard Marcks; manufactured by the Bavarian Mint. The front is inscribed, “XX. Olympiade Munchen 1972,” and depicts the ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, the patrons of competitive sport and friendship, with the artist’s monogram below. The medal bears overall toning, and the loop to the upper edge has snapped cleanly at the base; the detached loop is present. Complete with its original golden chain, hinged plastic presentation box, and cardboard slipcover, which bears staining and marks to the top. This was the first winner’s medal since 1928 to feature a new design on the reverse, replacing the traditional depiction of a victorious athlete carried by a jubilant crowd. Starting Bid $1,000

Women’s gymnastics bronze winner’s medal from the Summer Olympics of 1972

3090. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Gymnastics. Scarce winner’s medal issued to Hungarian gymnast Zsuzsa Nagy at the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 66 mm, 132 gm (184 gm with chain), designed by Gerhard Marcks and manufactured by the Bavarian Mint. The front is inscribed, “XX. Olympiade Munchen 1972,” and depicts the ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the mythological twins Castor and Pollux, the patrons of competitive sport and friendship, with the artist’s monogram below. The edge is engraved with the sport and athlete’s name: “Turnen Mannschaftskampf Frauen [Gymnastics Team Competition Women]” and “Nagy Zsuzsa.” Complete with its original plastic presentation case, which bears slight wear and rubbing.

This was the first winner’s medal since 1928 to feature a new design on the reverse, replacing the traditional depiction of a victorious athlete carried by a jubilant crowd, and the first medal to bear a chain instead of a ribbon, which was deemed to be too easily soiled or wrinkled. Zsuzsa Nagy was one of six Hungarian women’s gymnastics team members to earn a bronze medal in the Team all-around at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, completing the victory podium alongside East Germany (silver) and the Soviet Union (gold). Starting Bid $500

Weightlifting bronze from the boycotted 1980 Moscow Olympics

3091. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Desirable winner’s medal awarded for a weightlifting event at the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics. Bronze [tombac], 60 mm, 120 gm, by Ilya Postol, Moscow. The front, inscribed in Cyrillic, features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse features the Moscow Olympic emblem and Olympic flame. The bottom edge is engraved “ТЯЖЕЛАЯ

in Cyrillic to indicate the associated sport, weightlifting. The medal is missing its colorful ribbon, and the ribbon loop has been neatly filed off of the top edge. The United States led sixty-five countries in a boycott of the 1980 Moscow Summer Games to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Between the important historical events surrounding the 1980 Moscow Olympics and the scarcity of these uncommon medals, they hold a special international appeal and are sought by collectors worldwide—this is just the second third-place prize we have offered. Starting Bid $300

Stunning gold medal from the Sarajevo Winter Olympics

3092. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Unawarded Gold Winner’s Medal. Rare unawarded winner’s medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 65 mm x 71 mm, 165 gm, by Majdanpek, Belgrade. The front, inscribed, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre, Sarajevo 1984,” features the Olympic rings and Sarajevo emblem; the reverse features a stylized athlete’s head with laurel crown. Complete with its original orange ribbon and handsome leather case with paper box. Only 95 gold medals were produced for the XIV Olympic Winter Games, and of the total of 285 medals manufactured, 222 were awarded while the balance was presented to members of the International Olympic Committee and placed for safekeeping in the Sarajevo Olympic Museum. Starting Bid $500

Third-place prize for trap shooting, won by an American at the 1984 LA Olympics

3093. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Shooting. Winner’s medal awarded to American shooter Daniel Carlisle for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 116 gm, designed by Dugald Stermer and struck by Jostens, Indianapolis. Inspired by the original design by Giuseppe Cassioli, the front of the medal is inscribed, “XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background, and the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. The edge is inscribed with the name of the event, “Shooting, Olympic Trap.” Suspended from its original magenta, vermillion, and yellow ribbon. A scarce, attractive medal won by an American at this memorable USA-hosted Olympics. Starting Bid $500

3094. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Sample Gold Winner’s Medal. Uncommon sample gold winner’s medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Bronze covered in gold foil, 63.5 mm, produced by Jostens. The front is stamped “Sample,” inscribed “XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse, also stamped “Sample,” portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. Topped with a swatch of the magenta, vermillion, and yellow ribbon. Presented in its original 7.25 x 8.25 x 3.25 dual-paned wooden display case, with front bearing an attached plate: “‘The Gold,’ Created by Jostens, For the LAOOC and the XXIIIrd Olympiad Games, 1984.” Includes its original black carrying case. Starting Bid $200

Attractive unawarded bronze winner’s medal from the Korean Games of the XVI Olympics

3095. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal - Unawarded. Scarce unawarded winner’s medal issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 64 mm, 122 gm, by the Korea Security Printing and Minting Corporation. The front features the traditional medal design by Giuseppe Cassioli of a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background, and raised lettering, “XXIV Olympiad, Seoul, 1988”; the reverse features a sleek modern design by the Seoul Organizing Committee portraying a soaring dove of peace with a laurel branch in its beak, with the Seoul Olympic emblem above. The edge is plain; an awarded example would be inscribed with the name of the event. Complete with its original ultramarine, red, orange, and white ribbon, and its purple velvet presentation case. Starting Bid $300

The peerless bronze-and-crystal winner’s medal of the Albertville 1992 Winter Games

3096. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Magnificent winner’s medal issued for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Bronze and Lalique crystal glass, 92 mm, 174 gm, designed under the direction of Marie-Claude Lalique; manufactured by Lalique. The front features a crystal design of the Olympic rings over a mountainous valley, with the border inscribed with the Games emblem, laurel branch, and legend, “Albertville 92, XVI Jeux Olympiques D’Hver / XVI Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse features the etched side of the same mountain valley design with a plain border. Complete with its original silver ribbon with Olympic color stripes and the attractive gray leatherette presentation case with a velvet-lined interior. The 1992 Winter Olympics were the last competition to be staged in the same year as the Summer Olympics, and the first Winter Games since the end of the Cold War. An attractive and innovative third-place prize from France’s historic hosting of the XVI Winter Olympics. Starting Bid $200

Impressive bronze medal from the 1992

Barcelona Olympics

3097. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal. Scarce winner’s medal issued for the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 70 mm, 224 gm, by Xavier Corbero (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre). The front depicts a seated Victory in Modernist style holding a winner’s crown and a palm branch with Olympic rings and raised text: “XXV, Olimpiada Barcelona, 1992”; and the reverse features the Games logo of a stylized man leaping over the Olympic rings. Includes a replacement ribbon. The 1992 Summer Olympics were the last competition to be staged in the same year as the Winter Olympics and the first summer games since the end of the Cold War. In the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991, the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania sent their own teams for the first time since 1936, with the 12 other former Soviet republics competing as the Unified Team, a collective that led the Olympiad with a total of 112 medals. Starting Bid $300

Sought-after silver winner’s medal from the memorable Barcelona Summer Games

3098. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Winner’s medal issued for the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics. Silver, 75 mm, 269 gm, by Xavier Corbero; manufactured by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre. The front depicts a seated Victory in Modernist style holding a winner’s crown and palm branch with Olympic rings and raised text: “XXV, Olimpiada Barcelona, 1992”; and the reverse featuring the Games logo of a stylized man leaping over the Olympic rings. Includes a cut segment original ribbon with Olympic colors, still attached to the medal. The medal exhibits overall tarnishing.

The 1992 Summer Olympics were the last competition to be staged in the same year as the Winter Olympics, and the first summer games since the end of the Cold War. In the wake of the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991, the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania sent their own teams for the first time since 1936, with the twelve other former Soviet republics competing as the Unified Team, a collective that led the Olympiad with a total of 112 medals. Starting Bid $500

A bronze masterpiece—the stunning winner’s medal of the Nagano 1998 Winter Games,

awarded to a high-flying Olympic ski jumper

3099. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Ski Jumping. Gorgeous winner’s medal issued for ski jumping at the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 82 mm, 233 gm, by Takeshi Ito; manufactured by Kiso Kurashi Craft Center. The front depicts a central cloisonne design of the official games emblem, olive branches to either side, an ornamental lacquer upper portion with silver text, “The XVIII Olympic Winter Games,” and a dazzling rising sun composed of fine gold powder; the reverse bears raised text to the lower rim, “The XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano 1998,” with the main Kiso lacquer body showing the games logo and Olympic rings in sparkling gold, and a small ski jumping event pictogram set within a brilliant depiction of the Shinshu Mountains in the morning sun. Includes its blue and yellow winner’s ribbon, as well as the original blue velvet presentation case with its medal information booklet.

A total of six bronze medals were awarded to athletes in the ski jumping events at the 1998 Nagano Games, which included Masahiko Harada of Japan in the large hill individual event, Andreas Widholzl of Austria in the normal hill individual event, and the Austrian team of Widholzl, Reinhard Schwarzenberger, Martin Hollwarth, and Stefan Horngacher in the large hill team event.

Among the most beautiful of all Olympic medals, the winner’s prize of the Nagano 1998 Games is a true work of medallic art and craftsmanship. Described by the Nagano Organizing Committee as ‘an expression of Nagano and Japan,’ the medal was intricately and thoughtfully conceived through traditional Nagano materials and techniques, such as lacquer, cloisonne, and engraving. The Nagano bronze medal remains appreciably rare, with a total of only 162 athletes across 14 different sports having received one during the closing victory ceremonies. Starting Bid $1,000

Gorgeous, meticulously crafted gold medal for ski jumping at the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics

3100.Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Ski Jumping. Stunning winner’s medal issued for ski jumping at the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 80 mm, 260 gm, by Takeshi Ito; manufactured by Kiso Kurashi Craft Center. The front depicts a central cloisonne design of the official games emblem, olive branches to either side, an ornamental lacquer upper portion with silver text, “The XVIII Olympic Winter Games,” and a dazzling rising sun composed of fine gold powder; the reverse bears raised text to the lower rim, “The XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano 1998,” with the main Kiso lacquer body showing the games logo and Olympic rings in sparkling gold, and a small ski jumping event pictogram set within a brilliant depiction of the Shinshu Mountains in the morning sun. Includes its blue and yellow winner’s ribbon, as well as the original blue velvet presentation case with its medal information booklet.

A total of six gold medals were awarded to athletes in the ski jumping events at the 1998 Nagano Games, which included Kazuyoshi Funaki of Japan in the large hill individual event, Jani Soininen of Finland in the normal hill individual event, and the Japanese team of Funaki, Takanobu Okabe, Hiroya Saito, and Masahiko Harada in the large hill team event.

Among the most beautiful of all Olympic medals, the winner’s prize of the Nagano 1998 Games is a true work of medallic art and craftsmanship. Described by the Nagano Organizing Committee as ‘an expression of Nagano and Japan,’ the medal was intricately and thoughtfully conceived through traditional Nagano materials and techniques, such as lacquer, cloisonne, and engraving. The Nagano gold medal remains one of the finest ever crafted; this is the first example we have offered. Starting Bid $5,000

Brilliant ski jumping silver winner’s medal from the Nagano Winter Olympics

3101. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Ski Jumping. Magnificent winner’s medal issued for ski jumping at the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Silver, 80 mm, 253 gm, by Takeshi Ito; manufactured by Kiso Kurashi Craft Center. The front depicts a central cloisonne design of the official games emblem, olive branches to either side, an ornamental lacquer upper portion with silver text, “The XVIII Olympic Winter Games,” and a dazzling rising sun composed of fine gold powder; the reverse bears raised text to the lower rim, “The XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano 1998,” with the main Kiso lacquer body showing the games logo and Olympic rings in sparkling gold, and a small ski jumping event pictogram set within a brilliant depiction of the Shinshu Mountains in the morning sun. Includes its blue and yellow winner’s ribbon, as well as the original blue velvet presentation case.

A total of six silver medals were awarded to athletes in the ski jumping events at the 1998 Nagano Games, which included Jani Soininen of Finland in the large hill individual event, Kazuyoshi Funaki of Japan in the normal hill individual event, and the German team of Sven Hannawald, Martin Schmitt, Hansjörg Jäkle, and Dieter Thoma in the large hill team event.

Among the most beautiful of all Olympic medals, the winner’s prize of the Nagano 1998 Games is a true work of medallic art and craftsmanship. Described by the Nagano Organizing Committee as ‘an expression of Nagano and Japan,’ the medal was intricately and thoughtfully conceived through traditional Nagano materials and techniques, such as lacquer, cloisonne, and engraving. The Nagano winner’s medals remain some of the finest ever crafted and are coveted by collectors. Starting Bid $5,000

Desirable silver medal for baseball at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics

3103. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Baseball. Desirable winner’s medal awarded for baseball at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Silver, 68 mm, 185 gm, by Wojciech Pietranik and Brian Thompson; manufactured by the Royal Australian Mint. The front depicts a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the Olympic rings over the iconic Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Olympic torch at right, inscribed above, “Baseball.” The front and reverse bear uneven toning that is typical of Sydney silver winner’s medals. The medal exhibits wear and significant tarnishing throughout, typical of Sydney silver winner’s medals. Complete with the original blue ribbon embroidered in silver with the legend, “Sydney 2000,” with two pins attached.

Cuba won silver in the 2000 Summer Olympics baseball tournament after being shut out by the U.S. in the championship game; this was just the second game the Cuban team ever lost during Olympic play. The star of the team was Jose Contreras, who defected from the country to play in the Major Leagues two years later. A highly desirable silver winner’s medal, enhanced by its status as a piece of baseball memorabilia. Starting Bid $500

Third-place bronze in women’s handball from the 2000 Sydney Olympics

3104. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal for Women’s Handball. Desirable winner’s medal awarded to a member of the Norwegian women’s handball team at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 70 mm, 166 gm, by Wojciech Pietranik and Brian Thompson; manufactured by the Royal Australian Mint. The front depicts a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays the Olympic rings over the iconic Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Olympic torch at right, inscribed in the upper and lower rim, “Handball, Women.” Complete with the original blue ribbon embroidered in silver with the legend “Sydney 2000.” Accompanied by its associated participant pin from the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics, housed in its white vinyl Bertoni pouch.

The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympiad has been recognized as one of the finest ever hosted, earning universal acclaim from the public and media. The women’s handball competition took place at The Dome (Sydney Olympic Park), and saw Denmark win gold, Hungary take silver, and Norway finish third. Norwegian standout Kjersti Grini led the entire tournament in scoring, with 61 goals on 96 shots. Starting Bid $500

Striking gold medal from the historic 2004 Athens Olympics, awarded to a Cuban boxer and future WBA and IBF champ

3105. Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal for Boxing. Phenomenal winner’s medal issued for boxing at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 61 mm, 148 gm, by Elena Votsi and Kostas Kazakos. The front depicts the winged goddess of Victory soaring into the Panathinaikos Arena, with Greek characters and Olympic rings above; the reverse features the Eternal Flame of Olympia, the opening lines of Pindar’s Eighth Olympic Ode, and the 2004 Summer Games logo, with the sport engraved in Greek lettering along the bottom, “Πυγμαχία Κατηγορία 51 κιλών Ανδρών [Boxing Men’s 51 kg Category].” Completed by the original multicolored ribbon and wooden presentation box with its metal slipcase.

The 2004 Athens winner’s medals replaced the long-held ‘seated Victory’ design by Giuseppe Cassioli, rectifying the mistake of using a depiction of the Roman Colosseum rather than a Greek venue.

The men’s flyweight boxing competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics was won by Cuban fighter Yuriorkis Gamboa, who defeated France’s Jerome Thomas in the championship round. After this Olympic victory, ‘The Cyclone from Guantanamo’ earned a bronze in the featherweight division at the 2005 World Championships, and later held the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title from 2009 to 2011, and the International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight title from 2010 to 2011. Starting Bid $1,000

Torino’s magnificent silver winner’s medal

3106. Torino 2006 Winter Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal. Stunning unawarded winner’s medal issued for ice dancing at the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics. Silver, 470 gm, 108 mm, designed by Quatrini and minted by Ottaviani International. The front features a fluid geometric design of the emblem of the Games at the bottom; the reverse has a polished pictogram of the sport—figure skating—and is engraved with the event, “Mixed Ice Dancing.” The edge is engraved in Italian, French, and English: “XX Giochi Olimpici Invernali, XX Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, XX Olympic Winter Games.” The uniquely designed medal has a hole at the center, through which the red, gold, and fuschia ribbon is tied. Complete with its original wood-and-plastic curved display case and cardboard box, which is creased. At the time, the Torino winner’s medal was the largest ever issued. Starting Bid $1,000

Baseball at the 2008 Beijing Games— a rare silver-and-jade medal for the Cuban national team

3109. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal for Baseball. Marvelous winner’s medal awarded for baseball at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Silver with inlaid jade, 70 mm, 186 gm, by Medal Design Group, China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Elena Votsi. Created from ancient Chinese jade patterns, the medal consists of silver and jade, symbolizing nobility and virtue. Jade has been regarded as a virtue since ancient times, and the embodiment of Chinese traditional values of ethics and honor. The front depicts the standing goddess of Victory against panoramic imagery of the Panathinaikos Arena, with the text above reading: “XXIX Olympiad Beijing 2008”; and the reverse features the Beijing Games emblem surrounded by inlaid jade and the outer circle engraved with the sport, “Baseball.” The design inspiration of the medal hook derives from jade ‘Huang,’ a ceremonial jade piece decorated with a double dragon pattern, and ‘Pu,’ the reed mat pattern. Includes the original red-and-orange ribbon, with a Cuban flag pin and 2006 International Baseball Federation (IBAF) Intercontinental Cup pin attached. The medal exhibits some wear and scuffs. Held at the Wukesong Baseball Field between August 13–23, the baseball tournament of the 2008 Beijing Games consisted of a preliminary round-robin format—all eight teams playing each other once—and single elimination rounds featuring the top four countries. South Korea was a dominant force throughout the Olympics, going 7-0 in preliminaries en route to staying undefeated and winning the gold medal. The silver medal team from Cuba was nearly as impressive, finishing 7-2, with both losses coming at the hands of South Korea. The 2008 Games were the last to feature baseball or softball as an Olympic sport; however, following a 2016 IOC vote, baseball would again be conducted for the 2020 Games. A rare and beautiful Olympic medal from the historic Beijing Olympiad. Starting Bid $1,000

Rare first-place gold winner’s medal in men’s volleyball from the London 2012 Summer Games

3110. London 2012 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal. Rare winner’s medal awarded to a member of the Russian men’s volleyball team for their first-place finish at the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 85 mm, 430 gm, by David Watkins. The front of the medal features text across the top, “XXX Olympiad London 2012,” above the winged Nike over Panathinaikon Stadium with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse features the emblem of the London Games against an abstract linear background. The event, “Volleyball Men,” is engraved along the bottom edge of the medal. Includes its purple ribbon with “London 2012” and the Olympic rings embroidered in white. Includes the original information card and black winner’s medal case, which is heavily scuffed and worn (as typical for this issue). Men’s volleyball at the London 2012 Olympics featured twelve top teams from around the world competing for the gold. Russia claimed victory in a thrilling final, defeating Brazil 3-2 after a dramatic comeback from a two-set deficit. This win gave Russia its first Olympic gold in men’s volleyball since the 1980 Games in Moscow. Starting Bid $5,000

Radiant bronze winner’s medal from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, featuring iron from the Eiffel Tower

3113. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Bronze Medal for Wrestling. Fabulous bronze winner’s medal awarded in women’s wrestling at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 85 mm, 455 gm, designed by the House of Chaumet/LVMH and manufactured by the Paris Mint. The front of the medal features an inlaid hexagonal piece of original ‘puddle iron’ from the Eiffel Tower in a Chaumet-inspired claw setting, engraved with the Paris 2024 emblem at center, surrounded by radiant ridges creatively representing the radiance of France and the athletes of the 2024 Games; the reverse boasts a traditional image of the Greek goddess of Victory, Nike, over the Panathenaic Stadium, with “Jeux de la XXXIII Olympiade - Paris 2024” overhead. Inscribed along the bottom edge with the name of the women’s wrestling event for which it was awarded. Complete with its original dark blue silk ribbon, featuring a design motif of the crosspieces of the Eiffel Tower. A remarkable, iconic prize medal from the unforgettable Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Starting Bid $1,000

3114. Winter Olympics (4) Participation Medals. Four participation medals from the historic Winter Olympics held in Grenoble 1968, Lake Placid 1980, Sarajevo 1984, and Calgary 1988. Read the details on each lot online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

Participation Medals

3115.Summer Olympics (16) Collection of Participation Medals. Collection of 16 medals associated with the Summer Olympics, consisting almost entirely of participation medals plus a couple of additional types, ranging from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens (1896) to the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta (2016). In overall fine condition, with various wear to cases, and the 1906 medal has an added loop. Full list online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

3116. Athens 1896 Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3119. Athens 1906 Olympics Greek Organizing Committee Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3117. Athens 1896 Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Olympics. Gilt Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike holding a laurel wreath over a phoenix emerging from flames, with the Acropolis in the background; the reverse bears a star surmounted above five lines of Greek legend set within a laurel wreath. The immolation of the phoenix and its emergence from the ashes symbolizes the rebirth of the Olympic Games after a hiatus of more than 1,500 years. Includes its original leather presentation case. Starting Bid $200

The rarest of all Olympic participation medals— 1904 St. Louis

3118. St. Louis 1904 Olympics Athlete’s Participation Medal. Extremely rare athlete’s participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 31 gm, by Dieges & Clust, New York. The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, St. Louis, USA, 1904,” features an idealized nude athlete mid-stride with a laurel branch in his hand; the reverse features the lengthy text, “1803, Universal Exposition Commemorating the Olympic Games, 1904, Physical Culture Department, Frederick J. V. Skiff, Director of Exhibits,” encircled by ivy leaves with the shield emblems of St. Louis, France, and USA. This particular medal is without an upper loop and bears an entirely plain edge, traits indicative of medals presented to participating athletes. St. Louis 1904 is the rarest and most coveted of all Olympic participation medals. Starting Bid $1,000

3120. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

London 1908 Olympics

Participation

1908

Participation

3121. London 1908 Olympics Judge’s Silvered Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 51 mm, 60 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present the palm of victory; the reverse bears the winged figure of Fame standing on a globe with raised text on either side, “Elis, Athens, Paris, St. Louis, London” and “In Commemoration of the Olympic Games Held in London, 1908.” Inscribed on the rim, “Vaughton.” Includes its original blue leather case, reading, “Olympic Games, Judge, London. 1908,” which features some wear to the exterior. Starting Bid $200

3124. London 1908 Olympics Gilt Bronze Participation Medal. Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Olympics. Gilt bronze, 51 mm, 60 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present the palm of victory; the reverse bears the winged figure of Fame standing on a globe with raised text on either side, “Elis, Athens, Paris, St. Louis, London” and “In Commemoration of the Olympic Games Held in London, 1908.” The edge is stamped “Bronze” and engraved by the mint, “Vaughton.” Includes its original presentation case, which is stamped “Olympic Games of London, 1908, Donor.” Presented to dignitaries, donors, and officials, this gilt bronze medal exists as one of the most coveted of all Olympic commemoration prizes. Starting Bid $200

3122.

Bronze

Medal. Starting Bid $200

3123.London

Olympics Silvered Bronze

Medal. Starting Bid $200

3132. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Silvered Bronze Participation Medal. Very rare participation medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 60 mm, 72 gm, by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele, 1936, GarmischPartenkirchen,” features the Olympic rings over an alpine summit; the reverse bears a simple motto, “Citius Altius Fortius,” over a fir branch. Only 120 of these medals were struck, making it one of the rarest of all participation medals. Starting Bid $200

3127. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Participation Medal and Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3126. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3125. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Pewter Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3128. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3129. St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3130. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3137. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal with Box. Uniface participation medal issued for the equestrian events held in Stockholm for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 38 mm x 50 mm, 39 gm, by John Sjosvard. Inspired by a sculpture in the Parthenon, the front, inscribed around the upper border, “XVI Olympiadens Ryttartavlingar Stockholm 1956,” features an ancient Greek horse and rider on a platform, with the Olympic rings below; the reverse face is plain. Complete with its rare original paper box, exceptionally well preserved.

Due to Australian agricultural quarantine regulations, the equestrian events of the XVI Olympiad were held five months earlier in Stockholm, Sweden, making the 1956 Summer Games the second Olympics not to be held entirely in one country; the 1920 Olympics, which Antwerp, Belgium co-hosted with Amsterdam and Ostend, were the first. Given the low number of participants in the equestrian events—158 in total—Stockholm medals remain rare and highly sought-after. Starting Bid $200

3134. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3133. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3131. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3135. London 1948 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal and Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3136. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $250

3138. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3141. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3140. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3139. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3142. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (3) Participation Medals. Starting Bid $200

3143. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics (2) Participation Medals. Starting Bid $200

3144. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3145. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3146. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3147. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after large version of the Sarajevo medal

3152. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Large Bronze Participation Medal. Massive participation medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Large bronze, 95 mm x 106 mm, 491 gm, designed by Nebojsa Mitric. The front bears stylized raised text within a circle, “Sarajevo 84,” above the Olympic rings and logo; the reverse is plain with the monogram of the designer. Includes the original leather presentation case with its orange paper sleeve. These large and medium-sized participation medals were bestowed to dignitaries and officials, with the former example existing as perhaps the largest and most formidable of all Olympic participation medals. Starting Bid $300

3150. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Tombac Participation Medal. Starting Bid $150

3149. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Nickel-Silver Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3148. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3151. Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation MedalFrom the Collection of IOC Member James Worrall. Starting Bid $150

3153. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3155. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3154. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics (2) Volunteer Participation Medals. Starting Bid $200

3159. Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Copper Participation Medal. Starting Bid $100

3158. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Chrome-Plated Steel Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3157. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3156. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics (2) Volunteer Participation Medals. Starting Bid $200

3160. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Copper Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3162. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3161. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

3166. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Cupro-Nickel Participation Medal with Box. Participation medal issued for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. Cupronickel, 40 mm, 30 gm, minted by KOMSCO. The front features the PyeongChang emblem against a textured background, inscribed along the top, “XXIII Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018”; the reverse features the Olympic rings and a large snowflake against a textured background. Complete with its original box. Starting Bid $200

3163. Athens 2004 and Vancouver 2010 Olympics Participation Medals

- From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $100

3164. Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $100

3165. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal. Starting Bid $200

Rare winner’s diploma from the Zappas Olympics, a

precursor to the modern games

3167. Zappas 1889 Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Scarce partly-printed DS in Greek, one page, 18˝ x 18˝, June 1889. An official winner’s diploma from the Zappas Olympics of 1889, which was issued to influential Greek painter Georgios Roilos, “exhibitor of the Athenian municipality in Attika of Voiotia for…[his] distinguished portrait.” Signed in the lower right corner by the president of the Olympian committee, “A. Valetas.” Mounted to an overall size of 24.75˝ x 21.5˝. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and edgewear, including tears and paper loss, most significantly to the full extent of the left edge, which has been artistically restored with ink; the document’s bold lettering and beautiful engravings continue to shine brightly in spite of its 134-year-old age. Diplomas from the Zappas Olympics, important precursors to our modern games, are exceedingly rare and virtually unobtainable, this being the first and only example that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $1000

3169. Paris 1900 Olympics Participation Diploma for Shooting. Desirable participant’s diploma issued for the shooting events held as part of the Paris 1900 Olympics, one page, 12.75 x 19.5, featuring the facsimile signatures of the shooting competition committee. The diploma is filled out as issued to “L. Lecourt,” bears its original red label seal to the lower portion, and features an engraved image of the Gloria Victis sculpture by Antonin Mercie, which depicts a winged female allegorical image of Fame (or of Hope) carrying to glory a dying French hero, his broken sword a sign of defeat. In fine condition, with light toning and edgewear. Starting Bid $200

3168.

Participation

3171.

Participation

Participation

Participation

3173. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics

Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3172. Stockholm 1912 Olympics

Diploma. Starting Bid $200

London 1908 Olympics

Diploma - Unissued. Starting Bid $200

3170. St. Louis 1904 Exposition ‘Bronze Medal’ Winner’s Diploma. Starting Bid $200

Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Gold Medal Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3175. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3174. St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics

Diploma for IOC Member Charles H. Sherrill. Starting Bid $200

3177. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3178. Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3176. Winter Olympics Participation Diplomas (4) for Lake Placid 1932, Lake Placid 1980, Sarajevo 1984, and Albertville 1992. Four official participation diplomas from the historic Winter Olympics held in Lake Placid 1932, Lake Placid 1980, Sarajevo 1984, and Albertville 1992, ranging in size from 10.75 x 10.75 to 13.75 x 13.25, the Albertville diploma issued to “Sliskovic Zlatan,” and the remaining three unissued. All diplomas bear preprinted facsimile signatures of Olympic officials except for the 1980 diploma, which is signed in blue ink by Lord Killanin as president of the International Olympic Committee, and by Rev. J. Bernard Fell and Art Devlin as president and vice-president of the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee. In overall fine condition, with some light creasing. Starting Bid $200

3179. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Silver Medal Winner’s Diploma for Cross-Country Skiing. Starting Bid $200

3180. London 1948 Summer Olympics Silver Medal Winner’s Diploma for Wrestling. Starting Bid $200

3181. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma for Gymnastics. Starting Bid $200

3182. Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Gold Medal Winner’s Diploma for Speed Skating. Scarce official gold medal winner’s diploma from the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics, 14.75 x 18.75, awarded to Soviet speed skater Yury Mikhaylov for his first-place tie in the men’s 1500-meter event, signed below in ink by Organizing Committee President Paolo Thaon di Revel and International Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage. Framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 21.25. In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing, and several light bends. Starting Bid $200

Melbourne 1956 winner’s diploma for an American silver medalist in the pole vault

3183. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Silver Medal Winner’s Diploma for Pole Vault. Official second-place winner’s diploma issued to America’s Bob Gutowski in the pole vault at the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 23 x 17.5, with Olympic rings, Melbourne coat of arms, and bold text: “Diploma, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, 2nd, Athletics –Pole Vault, R. Gutowski, – U.S.A.” The lower section bears the facsimile signature of three Olympic officials. In very good to fine condition, with toning from prior display, creases, and mounting tape to reverse edges.

Robert ‘Bob’ Gutowski (1935–1960) was an American athlete who competed for the United States in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia, in the Pole Vault where he won the silver medal. He attended Occidental College in Los Angeles where he won the NCAA Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1956 (tied) and 1957. He set the World Record in the pole vault on April 27, 1957, and later in 1957 he cleared the highest height ever with a ‘straight’ pole at 15’ 9.75”, though that mark was never ratified as a World Record because the pole passed under the bar. Tragically, Gutowski died at the age of 25 when he was killed in a head-on collision by a drunk driver at Camp Pendleton while serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserves. Starting Bid $200

Rome 1960 winner’s diploma issued to a legendary Soviet Union sharpshooter

3184. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Bronze Medal Winner’s Diploma for a Soviet Sharpshooter. Official third-place winner’s diploma from the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 24.5 x 18.25, awarded to Vasily Borisov of the Soviet Union for his bronze medal finish in “Arma Libera a 300 M” (300 metre rifle). Professionally linen-backed to a slightly larger size and in very good to fine condition, with a vertical fold, creasing, and small scattered stains.

Vasily Borisov was a Soviet rifle shooter (1922-2003) who earned considerable international success during his professional career: in addition to his bronze in Rome, he also won gold and silver medals at the Melbourne 1956 Summer Games. Between 1954 and 1966, Borisov won more than 20 medals at the ISSF World Shooting Championships. Starting Bid $200

3185. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Gold Medal Winner’s Diploma for Cross-Country Skiing. Official German-language gold medal winner’s diploma from the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics issued to cross-country skier Alevtina Kolchina of the USSR for her team’s first-place finish in the 3 x 5 km relay, 13.5 x 18.5, featuring a stylized image of a torchbearer at the top, with the ballpoint signatures of organizing executives below, including IOC President Avery Brundage. In fine condition, with light wear to borders. Starting Bid $200

3186. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma for Athletics. Starting Bid $200

3187. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics (4) Participation Diplomas. Starting Bid $200

3188. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Winner’s Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3189. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma - Unissued. Starting Bid $200

Seoul 1988

Starting Bid $200

3191. Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Participation Diploma. Starting Bid $200

3192. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics

Starting Bid $200

3190.

Summer Olympics Bronze Medal Winner’s Diploma for Handball.

Silver Medal Winner’s Diploma for Boxing.

Official Badges and Pins

Rare and magnificent ‘Chain of Honour’ worn by IOC members at the ‘36 Games

3193. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics IOC Chain of Office. Exceedingly rare ‘Gold Chain of Office for the Members of the International Olympic Committee’ issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, worn by the members of the IOC during the Games. The chain is gilt cast bronze, approximately 80 cm long, designed by Walter E. Lemcke based on ancient Greek vases and coins. It features six medallions along the chain—depicting a javelin thrower, two wrestlers, a torch runner, a youth with jumping weights, a weapon runner, and a discus thrower—with colorful enameled Olympic rings at the bottom; engraved on the reverse of the rings is, “Skulp. W. E. Lemcke.” Suspended from the rings is a larger medallion of the head of Zeus, 53 mm x 65 mm, engraved on the reverse, “XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936.” The Olympic rings exhibit a few bends and some loss of the enamel.

These chains were originally created by the 1936 Berlin Organizing Committee for members of the IOC to wear during the 1936 Berlin Games, and they were intended to be worn at each Olympiad thereafter. This is the only time such a special and exclusive award was created for the IOC. Of course, the 1940 Games were canceled due to World War II, and the chains were never worn again. It is believed that there were 60 of these produced, but far fewer are known to exist today. They were supposed to be returned to the IOC and stored in a bank vault in Berlin, but some IOC members kept them. Following World War II, only nine of the chains were said to have been recovered from the Berlin vault, and a comprehensive 2012 article, ‘An endless Olympic Chain’ by Karl Lennartz, enumerated only six known chains today. Exquisitely crafted and rarely seen in even the most complete Olympic collections, this is a remarkable piece of history. Starting Bid $1,000

Rare Olympic Order in Silver from the collection of a longtime IOC member and stalwart of Australian sport

3194. Olympic Order in SilverFrom the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Rare Olympic Order in Silver from the collection of Phillip W. Coles, housed in its original hinged blue leather case by Bertoni, 11.75˝ x 15.5˝ x 1.5˝, featuring the silver Olympic rings on the lid. The silver collar-style award measures approximately 8.75˝ x 12.75˝, and features the Olympic rings at center, flanked by linked olive leaves leading into a silver chain.

Established in 1975, the Olympic Order is the highest award of the IOC and is issued to recognize particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement. It was originally issued in three grades—gold, silver, and bronze— with gold reserved primarily for heads of state or exceptional circumstances. Starting Bid $300

3195. Official IOC Member MedalFrom the Collection of IOC Member

Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $200

3196. Official IOC Honorary MedalFrom the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $200

3197. IOC Badge of OfficeFrom the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $200

3198. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics

Athlete’s Participation Badge. Starting Bid $200

3199. London 1908 Olympics ‘Reception Committee’ Badge. Starting Bid $200

3200. London 1908 Olympics ‘Committee’ Badge. Scarce ‘Committee’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 42 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a dark blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Committee.” A bright and beautiful badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

Our first official ‘doctor’ badge from the historic 1908 London Olympics

3201. London 1908 Olympics ‘Doctor’ Badge. Very rare ‘Doctor’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a dark blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Doctor.” A rare doctor’s badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. This is the first example of a ‘Doctor’ badge from the 1908 Games that we have offered. Starting Bid $500

3202. London 1908 Olympics ‘Judge’ Badge. Appealing ‘Judge’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Judge.” A wonderfully attractive badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

3203. London 1908 Olympics ‘Linesman’ Badge. Very rare ‘Linesman’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a dark blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Linesman.” A beautiful and elusive badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $300

3204. London 1908 Olympics ‘Referee’ Badge. Rare ‘Referee’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 40 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a dark blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Referee.” A decidedly uncommon official’s badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

3205. London 1908 Olympics ‘Score-Keeper’ Badge. Scarce ‘Score-Keeper’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 41 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a dark blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Score-Keeper.” A sought-after badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

Silvered bronze ‘Course-Keeper’ badge from London’s 1908 Olympic Games

3206. London 1908 Olympics ‘Course-Keeper’ Badge. Extremely rare ‘Course-Keeper’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 40 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a dark blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Course-Keeper.” An attractive and atypically seen badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $500

3207. London 1908 Olympics ‘Steward’ Badge. Handsome ‘Steward’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 41 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Steward.” A scarce badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

Silvered bronze badge for a ‘Time-Keeper’ of the 1908 London Games

3208. London 1908 Olympics ‘Time-Keeper’ Badge. Scarce ‘Time-Keeper’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 40 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Time-Keeper.” An uncommon badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

3209. London 1908 Olympics ‘Umpire’ Badge. Rare ‘Umpire’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 41 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Time-Keeper.” A coveted umpire badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $200

Historic badge for a member of the

‘British Olympic Council,’ the organizers of the London 1908 Olympics

3210. London 1908 Olympics ‘British Olympic Council’ Badge. Scarce ‘British Olympic Council’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 41 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The ‘British rose’ badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a red enameled border with the text, “British Olympic Council, 1908.” A significant badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history.

The British Olympic Council was instrumental in organizing the London Olympics on short notice after Italy withdrew from hosting due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The council quickly constructed the White City Stadium, a venue that could hold 68,000 spectators, and introduced the formalization of international sports rules that contributed to the modern structure of the Games today. Starting Bid $500

3211. London 1908 Olympics ‘Competitor’ Badge. Starting Bid $200

Bronze ‘Polytechnic Committee’ badge issued to organizers of the London 1908 Games

3212. London 1908 Olympics ‘Polytechnic Committee’ Badge. Scarce ‘Polytechnic Committee’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Bronze, 18 gm, 38 mm x 57 mm. The shield-shaped badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a red enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games Polytechnic Committee, 1908.” The reverse is stamped “Olympic Games, London,” and bears a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. An elusive and handsome badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history.

The Polytechnic Committee played a key role in organizing the 1908 London Olympics and was largely driven by efforts from Robert Mitchell, the Director of Education at Regent Street Polytechnic (now the University of Westminster). This committee handled significant responsibilities, including orchestrating both the opening and closing ceremonies, in addition to showcasing displays by Polytechnic sports clubs, organizing parades, and hosting various social events and matches. Starting Bid $500

Exceedingly rare gold-plated ‘Honorary Committee’ badge from the 1908 London Games

3213. London 1908 Olympics ‘Comité D’Honneur’ Badge. Elusive ‘Comité D’Honneur’ badge from the London 1908 Olympic Games. Goldplated, 26 gm, 46 mm x 57mm. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a red enameled border with the text, “Comité D’Honneur, 1908.” The reverse is stamped “Olympic Games, London,” and bears a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark.

The Comité D’Honneur of the 1908 London Olympic Games consisted of a total of 63 people from 19 different countries, a prestigious group that included IOC members and other VIPS. The mark worn by these is available in a silver version with blue enamel and a more elusive gilt version with red enamel. A rare and attractive badge from an Olympic Games that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history. Starting Bid $500

3214. London 1908 Olympics ‘Steward’ Shield Badge. Rare ‘Steward’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 26 gm, 50 mm x 57 mm, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker’s mark. The shield-shaped badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a blue enameled border with the text, “Olympic Games London 1908, Steward.” The badge’s pin is missing its point. Starting Bid $300

London 1908

3216. Olympics (5) Competitor’s Participation Badges. Desirable lot of five official competitor or participation badges from the historic Olympic Games held in Stockholm 1912, Paris 1924, Rome 1960, Sapporo 1972, and Sarajevo 1984. Before athletes wore photo IDs on lanyards, they were given participant badges. This impressive selection ranges from the Summer Games of 1912 through the Winter Games of 1984, which was the last time athletes wore badges. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200

3218. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Competitor’s Badge. Starting Bid $200

3217. Stockholm 1912 Olympics 50th Anniversary Participant’s Badge (5) Set. Starting Bid $250

3215.

Exposition Judge’s Badge. Starting Bid $200

3219. Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Miniature Competitor’s Pin. Starting Bid $200

3220. Paris 1924 Olympics French Olympic Committee Football Badge. Highly desirable French Olympic Committee/Football official’s badge issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 34 mm x 42 mm, featuring the Olympic rings and Paris emblem surrounded by text in white and gold: “Officiel, VIIIe Olympiade, Paris, 1924.” Above the emblem is “C. O. F. [Comite Olympic Franciase]” and the reverse is stamped “3124.” Complete with its original screw-back closure and two ribbons: a French tricolour ribbon marked “Comité Olympique Francais” and a navy blue ribbon marked “Football.” Starting Bid $200

3221. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official’s Badge. Official badge issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, 30 mm x 37 mm, featuring text in tri-color enamel, “IXe Olympiade Amsterdam,” with the Olympic rings and “1928, Officiel” below. Stamped on the reverse with the maker’s mark of Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten, Holland. Complete with its ribbon rosette. Starting Bid $200

3222. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Athlete’s NYC Celebration Badge. Starting Bid $200

3223. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics ‘Jury of Appeal’ Official’s Badge. Starting Bid $200

3224. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Official’s Badge. Starting Bid $200

3225. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics

Competitor’s Badge. Starting Bid $200

3227. Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics Badge - Radio. Scarce media member’s badge from the Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics. Silver-tone, 12 gm, 31 mm x 37 mm, featuring the official emblem of the VI Olympic Winter Games, with a colorful enameled design featuring the Olympic rings superimposed over Oslo City Hall silhouetted against a blue background, above a tablet engraved “Radio.” The reverse of the badge is marked, “R. Gaudernack, Sandvika/Oslo, Norway.” Starting Bid $200

Helsinki

3226. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Judge’s Badge for Rowing. Starting Bid $200

Swimming

3230. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Organizing Committee Badge. Starting Bid $200

3229.

1952 Summer Olympics ‘First Class Cross of Merit’ Badge. Starting Bid $200

3228. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Badge. Starting Bid $100

3231. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Official’s Badge. Starting Bid $200

3232. Tokyo 1958 IOC Session Badge. Rare official badge for the 54th International Olympic Committee session held in Tokyo, Japan, in 1958, measuring 38 mm x 44 mm with a white and pink ribbon below. The handsome enameled badge features the Olympic under Mount Fuji, with upper and lower text: “IOC, 1958, Tokyo Session.” Includes the original wooden presentation box. At this meeting, the Olympic Hymn by Spyridon Samaras was declared the official anthem of the Games and the IOC. A rare and attractive IOC session badge. Starting Bid $200

3233. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Athlete’s Badge for Hungarian Fencer Tamás Mendelényi. Starting Bid $200

3237. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Official Special Delegate’s Badge. Starting Bid $200

3234. Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics Badge - Translator. Extremely rare enameled translator’s badge from the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics, measuring 29 mm x 42 mm, featuring the “Innsbruck 1964” Olympic logo centered on a yellow background, with tablet below marked “Dolmetscher [Interpreter].” The rarity of this badge is so great that it is not documented in ‘Official Olympic Participant Badges,’ a comprehensive collector’s guide by Hans Elbel and Oleg Vorontsov. Starting Bid $300

3235. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Team Official’s Badge. Starting Bid $200

Historic group of 10 badges from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Games

3236. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics (10) Badges. Sought-after collection of 10 badges issued for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. All badges are silvered bronze, 37 mm x 60 mm, 44 gm, with ribbons suspended below. The front of each badge bears the Tokyo Games emblem above Olympic rings and the text, “Tokyo 1964”; the reverse features a pin and raised Japanese text. Each badge also bears a colored enamel bar with participant identification. Legends include: “XVIII Olympiad” (red); “Press” (red); “Photo & Film” (red); “Radio & TV” (red); “O.O.C. Official” (blue); “Committee” (blue); “Team Official” (light blue); “Competitor” (light blue); “N.O.C.” (orange); and “I.S.F. Technical Official” (yellow). Each badge includes its original white presentation box, which bear various degrees of toning, wear, and scuffing. A significant grouping of hard-to-find badges from the first Olympics to be held in Asia. Starting Bid $1,000

Noteworthy badge collection from Sapporo ‘72—the first Japanese Winter Games

3238. Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics (10) Badges. Sought-after collection of 10 badges issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. All badges are silvered bronze, 38 mm x 60 mm, 44 gm, with each ribbon measuring 76 mm in length. The front of each badge bears the Sapporo Games logo above Olympic rings and the text, “Sapporo ‘72,” and the reverse features a pin and raised Japanese text. Each badge also bears a colored enamel bar of either green, red, purple, blue, or brown, with seven badges featuring a white-andyellow ribbon, two with a green ribbon, and one with a brown ribbon. By enamel color, the badges are as follows: (green) “Team Official” and “Competition”; (red) “Press,” “Radio & TV,” and “Photo”; (purple) “Guest”; (blue) “Official,” “S.O.O.C. Official,” and “Committee”; and (brown) “N.O.C.” Each medal includes its original white leather presentation box, which bears various degrees of toning and scuffing; hinge to one not closing completely. A gorgeous collection of decidedly scarce Olympic badges. Starting Bid $1000

3239. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics (2) Badges. Starting Bid $200

Montreal and Innsbruck 1976 Summer and Winter Olympics (2) Official’s Badges. Starting Bid $200

3242. Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Presidential Delegation Challenge Coin. Starting Bid $100

3241. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Equestrian Gold Medal Winner’s Ribbons (2). Fabulous pair of oversized equestrian gold medal winner’s ribbons issue for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, each measuring 7.5˝ in diameter with 20˝ ribbons trailing below, featuring a golden central device emblazoned with the “Paris 2024” insignia, and similarly marked on the ribbons. Complete with their plastic badge clip backers. In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3243. Summer Olympics (1984-2012) ID Lot of (8). Starting Bid $200

3244. Innsbruck 1964/1976 Winter Olympics Unissued ID Booklets Lot of (3). Starting Bid $100

3240.

3247. Hungarian NOC Collection of (29) Summer and Winter Olympics Pins. Starting Bid $200

3246. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Team Official ID Card. Starting Bid $75

3245. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics ID Booklet. Starting Bid $100

3249. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Czechoslovak NOC Pin. Starting Bid $100

3248. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Large Swedish Newspaper “Idrottsblatt” Pin. Starting Bid $100

3251. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Gold Medal Winner’s Pin. Starting Bid $200

3250. Rome 1960, Tokyo 1964, and Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Participation Pins - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $200

3252. International Olympic Committee (IOC) Senior Membership Pin. Starting Bid $200

Excessively rare example of the first National Olympic Committee pin in the history of the Olympic Games, distributed to elite Greek athletes in 1896

3253. Athens 1896 Olympics Greek National Olympic Committee Pin. Incredibly rare example of the first National Olympic Committee pin in the history of the Olympic Games—a handmade cloth-covered pin distributed to elite Greek athletes shortly before the opening ceremony of the Athens 1896 Olympics. The pin measures 23mm in diameter and features the national emblem of Greece: a central white cross on a light blue background. In fine condition.

The history of the pin is documented in an article by Ioannis Thomakos, “The Athens 1896 and Athens 1906 Olympic Pins,” published by the International Society of Olympic Historians, explains that ‘following the initiative and proposal of professor Spyridon Lambros, Secretary of the Commission for the Olympic Preparation of Greek Athletes and co-author of the Athens 1896 Official Report, shortly before the Athens 1896 Olympiad, the Greek Organising Committee (EOA - Epitropi Olympiakon Agonon) created a limited number of pins depicting the Greek national emblem (blue with white cross). These pins were made by hand from cloth and they were given a few days before the Opening Ceremony to a select number of Greek athletes who finished first in the Athens 1896 Preliminary Trials.’ Greek athlete Charilaos Vasilakos, the first man to win a marathon race (and runner-up at the 1896 Olympics), was photographed wearing such a pin at a farewell lunch reception held to honor the departing foreign Olympic participants on April 16, 1896. Starting Bid $1,000

3256. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Pin Set - Issued by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine. Starting Bid $200

3255. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics ‘Team Coca-Cola’ Torch Relay Pin Set. Starting Bid $200

3254. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Pin Set - Issued for the Russian Olympic Team. Starting Bid $200

3262. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Pins (9) - Tajikistan. Starting Bid $200

3261. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Pins (2) - Lebanon. Starting Bid $100

3260. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Pins (8) - Uzbekistan. Starting Bid $200

3259. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Pins (3) - Palestine. Starting Bid $100

3258. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Pins (3) - Turkmenistan. Starting Bid $150

3257. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Athlete Participation Pin. Starting Bid $200

3263. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Pins (7) - Sao Tome and Principe. Starting Bid $200

3264. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Participation Pin. Starting Bid $200

3267. 86th IOC Session Badge, New Delhi, 1983 - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $200

3265. IOC Session Badge Collection (30), 87th to 138th - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Collection of 30 IOC Session badges presented to longtime IOC member Phillip W. Coles, whose name is engraved on the majority, which are dated between 1984 (87th) and 2021 (138th). Starting Bid $200

3266. IOC Session Badge Collection (21), dated from 1957 to 1994. Collection of 21 International Olympic Committee (IOC) badges from 13 different sessions dated from 1957 to 1994, an impressive range that covers nearly four decades of Olympic competition. Starting Bid $200

Posters

3268. Paris 1900 Olympics International Gymnastics Championship Poster. Scarce original color 41 x 60 poster for the “Championnat International de Gymnastique [International Gymnastics Championship]” held as part of the Paris 1900 Olympics, held as part of the Exposition Universelle de 1900. Folded and in very good to fine condition, with small holes at intersections, and some unobtrusive creasing and small tears to edges. As indicated on the large, impressive poster, the gymnastics competition of the 1900 Games was held at the Vélodrome de Vincennes on July 29 and 30, 1900, with over 135 competitors from eight nations participating. The top 18 places were taken by French gymnasts, with Gustave Sandras finishing first in the combined all-around event. An exceptional Olympic piece as well as a superb example of French fin de siècle poster art. Starting Bid $200

3269. London 1908 Olympics Lithograph - ‘Olympic Champions at the Stadium, London, July, 1908’ (Gamage). Rare original 34 x 29.25 lithograph entitled “Olympic Champions at the Stadium, London, July, 1908,” published by A. W. Gamage of London, portraying a total of 70 athletes and notable figures from the Games of the IV Olympiad, with each individual numbered in a list to the bottom section, which also notes their respective nations, events, and medal-winning results. Professionally restored to fine, rolled condition, with some light edgewear and toning. Starting Bid $200

3270. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Poster. Starting Bid $250

3271. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Poster. Starting Bid $100

Programs, Tickets, and Reports

3275. 19th Century Track and Field Publications (14) from New York and New Jersey. Starting Bid $200

3274. Athens 1896 Olympics (7) Issues of ‘Les Jeux Olympiques’ - Messager d’Athenes Supplements. Starting Bid $200

3273. Paris 1894 Olympic Congress Broadsheet. Starting Bid $200

3272. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Official Guidebook. Starting Bid $200

3276. AAU 1888 ‘First Annual Championship Games’ Program. Starting Bid $200

3277. St. Louis 1904 Olympics Program. Starting Bid $100

3278. London 1908 Olympics Invitations (6) and Program. Starting Bid $200

3279. Antwerp 1920 Olympics Daily Program. Starting Bid $200

3280. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Program. Starting Bid $200

3281. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Daily Program and Ticket Stub (August 8th). Starting Bid $150

3282. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Programs. Starting Bid $200

3283. Athens 1870 Zappas Olympics Official Report. Rare Greek-language official report issued by the Olympic Committee of the 1870 Zappas Olympics in Athens, published by the National Printing Press in Athens in 1872. Hardcover with leather binding and marbled boards, 9 x 12, 448 pages (two volumes bound together). The comprehensive report provides official documents, the Olympic program, winner lists, extensive descriptions of the athletics events, rules and regulations for all sports, awards, and fold-out tables documenting the finances of these Olympic Games. In fine condition, with edgewear to boards. An incredibly rare, museum-quality volume.

Sponsored by Evangelis Zappas (1800-1865), a Greek patriot, businessman, and philanthropist, the Zappas Olympics was a series of athletic events held in Athens designed to reintroduce a modern version of the ancient games into the nation of Greece. The first was held in 1859, while the other three—1870, 1875, and 1888—were held posthumously in Zappas’ honor. Although not an international event, the Zappas Olympics were significant to the Games of today, as the modern arrangement of gold, silver, and bronze medals serving as awards for first, second, and third prizes was established according to the original plan of the Zappas Olympics. Starting Bid $300

Rare official report from 1896 Athens— the first modern Olympic Games

3284. Athens 1896 Olympics Official Report. Very rare complete Greek-and-French language official report for the Athens 1896 Olympics, the first international Olympic Games held in modern history. Published by C. Meissner & N. Kardadouris and edited by Charles Beck of Athens and H. Le Soudier of Paris. Presented in its original lithograph cardboard covers with quarter cloth binding, the report, 10.5 x 13, contains two volumes: the first (101 pages) is entitled “Part One, The Olympic Games In Antiquity,” and the second (109 pages) is entitled “Part Two, The 1896 Olympic Games.” The volumes offer numerous pictures and illustrations to support the ample information on both the ancient Olympic Games and the historic 1896 Olympiad. Includes a custom cloth-bound clamshell case. In good to very good condition, with light dampstaining scattered wear to covers and spine, including scuffs and scratches, a partial separation to opening page of volume one, and a few sections becoming loose from binding. Starting Bid $300

3285. Athens 1906 Intercalated Olympics Official Report. Scarce official report: 2nd International Olympic Games, 1906, by Pan. S. Savvidis. First edition. Athens: 1907. Hardcover bound in brown-and-gold cloth, 12.5 x 9, 164 pages. The well-illustrated volume features text almost entirely in Greek, along with a few French captions. Includes coverage of the various athletic competitions and related festivities. In very good condition, with rubbing to gilt on boards, edgewear and worn corners, and a few small edge tears to pages inside. Published with covers in a variety of styles (also including black, blue, and red linen), this is a scarce color variant. Starting Bid $200

3286. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Official Report. Starting Bid $200

3288. Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Equestrian Report. Starting Bid $200

3287. London 1948 Summer Olympics Official Report. Starting Bid $150

3289. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Official Report. Starting Bid $200

3290. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Official Report. Starting Bid $100

3291. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics Official Report. Starting Bid $200

3292. Summer Olympics (1904-2016) Event Tickets Lot of (18). Starting Bid $200

3293. Winter Olympics (1960-2014) Event Tickets Lot of (15). Starting Bid $200

3294. London 1908 Olympics ‘Umpire’s Steamer’ Admission Pass for Rowing - Single Sculls. Scarce original admission pass for the “Umpire’s Steamer,” a jury vessel for the ‘Olympic Regatta’ held during the London 1908 Olympics, 4.5 x 3.5, issued to “W. Dudley Ward M.P.,” for a single sculls rowing race at 4 PM on July 29th, a quarterfinals matchup between Walter Bowler of Canada and Harry Blackstaffe of Great Britain; the latter earned the gold medal in the event when he narrowly edged fellow countryman Alexander McCulloch in the finals. In fine condition, with a bend to the upper left corner.

William Dudley Ward was an English sportsman and Liberal Party politician (1877–1946) who, in addition to serving as a rowing judge, competed in the 8-meter sailing competition and won a bronze medal as a crew member of the British boat Sorais. Starting Bid $200

3297. Stockholm 1912 Olympics Ticket for Equestrian Events. Starting Bid $200

3296. London 1908 Olympics

‘Complimentary’ Ticket Stub for the Olympic Regatta. Starting Bid $200

3295. London 1908 Olympics

‘Photographers’ Stand’ Admission Pass for the Olympic Regatta. Starting Bid $200

3301. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics ‘Football’ Admission Pass. Starting Bid $100

3300. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics “Greatest Comeback” Ticket Stub Signed by Dave Wottle. Starting Bid $200

3299. Lake Placid 1932 Winter Olympics Celluloid Season Ticket (Grandstand). Starting Bid $150

3298. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Press Ticket. Starting Bid $200

3305. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony Ticket Stub Signed by John Williams. Starting Bid $200

3304. Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremony (2) Ticket Stubs. Starting Bid $150

3303. London 1948 Summer Olympics Ticket Stubs: Opening Ceremony and Athletics. Starting Bid $200

3302. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics “Olympics Suspended for 34 Hours” Esquestrian Dressage Ticket Stub - PSA EX-MT 6. Starting Bid $200

Autographs

3306. Pierre de Coubertin Autograph Letter Signed. French educator and historian (1863–1937) who is best remembered as being the founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second President. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games. ALS in French, signed “P. de Coubertin,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.75 Comité International Olympique postcard, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter by Pierre de Coubertin, penned on an International Olympic Committee postcard that offers a brief summary of Olympic dates and locations, beginning with the reestablishment of the Games in 1894 and continuing through the Stockholm 1912 Olympics. In fine condition, with a small old rust stain. Starting Bid $200

3309. Leni Riefenstahl: Beauty in the Olympic Games (First Edition). Starting Bid $150

3308. Robert Garrett, 1896 Athens Olympic Champion: Book from His Personal Library. Starting Bid $150

3307. Pierre de Coubertin Signed Booklet from the 21st IOC Session, Rome. Starting Bid $200

Olympic Souvenirs From the Games

The first medal of the modern Olympic tradition: “The International Congress of Paris Proclaims the Restoration of the Olympic Games”

3311. Paris 1894 First Olympic Congress Silver Commemorative Medal. Rare commemorative medal issued for the inaugural Olympic Congress, which was held in Paris in June 1894. Silver, 51 mm, 64 gm, by Huguenin. The front features a cluster of leaves with wrapped scroll and a central tablet with raised date, “23 Juin 1894,” and the reverse bears an additional branch and leaves with embossed text in French (translated): “The International Congress of Paris Proclaims the Restoration of the Olympic Games.” Stamped “Argent” on the edge. Includes the original red leather case.

On June 16, 1894, the first Olympic Congress was declared open in the auditorium of the Sorbonne University in Paris. A week later on June 23rd, Pierre de Coubertin’s Olympic dream became a reality when a resolution to revive the Olympic Games was adopted unanimously at the group’s final meeting. The Congress led to the establishment of the International Olympic Committee, of which Coubertin became general secretary and later president, and to the naming of the first modern Olympic Games, which would take place in Athens two years later. A rare opportunity to own the first medal of the modern Olympic tradition. Starting Bid $1,000

International

3314. Athens 1896 Olympics Lithograph: ‘The Stadium on the Day of the Marathon’. Original circa 1896 color 23 x 18.5 chromolithographic print entitled “The Stadium on the Day of the Marathon” by K. Haoupi, portraying a view of the Olympic stadium filled with spectators to witness the end of the historic first Olympic marathon. The artist portrays himself in a top hat in the lower right of the image. Displayed in a period frame to an overall size of 28 x 24. In very good to fine condition, with scuffing and dampstaining to the margins. Starting Bid $200

3315. Athens 1896 Olympics Cabinet Photograph of Ellery Clark. Exceedingly rare original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photograph of American track and field athlete Ellery Harding Clark (18741949), who was the first modern Olympic champion in high jump and long jump at the Athens 1896 Olympics. Clark is portrayed practicing the hammer throw during pre-trials, an event which would not debut at the Olympics until 1900. The reverse is beautifully imprinted with an “Olympic Games, 1896, Athens” backstamp—the only known such example. In very good condition, with soiling and slight fading to the image, and old clear tape along the top and bottom edges. Encapsulated as authentic by SGC. Starting Bid $200

3313. Pierre de Coubertin Silvered Bronze Plaque. Starting Bid $200

3312. Ellery Clark’s 1895 Silver Plated Award Cup. Starting Bid $200

3310.

Olympic Committee (IOC) Badge of Office. Starting Bid $200

3316. Athens 1896 Olympics Opening Ceremony Oversized Photograph. Starting

3318. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle/Summer Olympics Bronze Commemorative Medal. Starting Bid $200

3319. Paris 1900 Exposition (and Olympic Games) Commemorative Medal. Starting Bid $200

Paris 1900 Mayors’ Banquet Bronze Commemorative Plaque. Starting Bid

3322. Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle ‘General Plan’ Map of the Bois de Vincennes. Starting Bid $200

3321. French Physical Education Awards: (3) Medals for Physical Education, Based on the 1900 Olympic Prize Medal Design. Appealing set of three French physical education award medal plaquettes based on the design of the 1900 Olympic prize medals. Bronze, silvered bronze, and gilt bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front of each medal depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium; the reverse features a laurel branch and is inscribed, “Education Physique, Offert par le Ministre [Physical Education, Offered by the Minister].” Includes one original hinged case, gilt-lettered on the lid: “Education Physique, Offert par le Ministre.” Starting Bid $200

3317. Athens 1896 Olympics Souvenir Bronze Medal. Starting Bid $100

Bid $200

3320.

$100

3323. London 1908 Olympics: A Reply to Certain Criticisms Book. Starting Bid $200

3391. Robbins’s London 1908 Olympics 400-Meter Competitor’s Bib. Starting Bid $200

3325. Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Memoranda for Competitors Booklet.

Stockholm

3328. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Ancient Greek Vessel and Ancient Olympia Soil Vial - Gifts to IOC Members. Ancient Greek–inspired ceramic kylix drinking vessel presented as part of a special gift to IOC members for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, along with a glass vial of soil from Ancient Olympia. The attractive footed cup measures 6˝ in diameter and stands 2.5˝ tall, and features the hand-painted image of a nude Ancient Greek runner inside, with laurel wreaths on the exterior. The inner rim is inscribed with a Greek legend and “Paris 2024” alongside the Olympic rings. The glass vial of soil from the site of Ancient Olympia, topped with a cork, measures 5˝ long and 1.5˝ in diameter, and is decorated with ribbons in the Olympic colors. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3324. Swimming Pioneers Oversized Photograph (1909). Starting Bid $200

3326.

1912 Olympics Souvenir Bronze Wall Plaque. Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

3327. Lausanne 1915 International Olympic Committee Medal Manufacturer’s Galvano. Starting Bid $200

3329. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics ‘Shooting Event’ Photograph Negative. Scarce original Kodak photo negative of a shooting event at the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 2.5 x 4.25, picturing a competitor loading his pistol at his station, with several other competitors pictured to his left. The negative includes its original Kodak picture folder, as well as a modern print of the offered negative. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

3331. Paavo Nurmi Bronze Commemorative Medal (1925). Starting Bid $200

3330. Paris 1924 Summer Olympics (3) Illustrated Current News Posters. Starting Bid $100

3332. Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Commemorative Glass Soccer Ball. Starting Bid $150

3333. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics: Collection of (8) Los Angeles Times Newspaper ‘Olympic Games’ Sections. Starting Bid $200

3335. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics License Plate Topper. Starting Bid $150

3334. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Identity Card for Gold Medalist Annette Rogers. Starting Bid $150

3337. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Souvenir Money Clip. Starting Bid $100

3336. Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics License Plate Topper. Starting Bid $150

3338. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Book: The Experience of the XI Olympiad in Words, Pictures and Sound. Starting Bid $200

3341. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Press Photo of First Marathon Winner Spyridon Louis. Starting Bid $200

3340. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (2) Commemorative Medallions. Starting Bid $200

3339. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Kiel Olympic Yachting Car Badge. Starting Bid $100

3342. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics (8) Track Event Photographs. Starting Bid $200

3344. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Souvenirs (3) Pennant, Patch, and Pin. Starting Bid $200

3343. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Sternflug-Berlin Badge. Starting Bid $200

3346. Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics Souvenir Glass Bowl. Starting Bid $200

3345. German 1936 Summer and Winter Olympics (3) Fabric Souvenirs from Berlin and Garmisch. Starting Bid $200

3348. London 1948 Summer Olympics Competitor Identity Card for Swedish Wrestler Tor Nilsson. Starting Bid $200

3347. London 1948 Summer Olympics Press Identity Card. Starting Bid $200

3349. St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee Invitation to Participate. Starting Bid $200

3350. Spanish Olympic Committee 1950 Merit Award. Starting Bid $100

3352. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Car Badge. Starting Bid $200

3351. Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Patches (3). Starting Bid $100

3353. Melbourne 1956-Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Official Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony High Priestess Dress. Extremely rare ‘high priestess’ dress used for the Olympic flame lighting ceremonies in Olympia, Greece, from 1956 to 1964. The handsomely crafted white fabric dress features a simple, classical design, with a wide neck, gathered bodice, open arms, and braided cord belt. In very good to fine condition, with some scattered staining and wear from use. Accompanied by a postcard showing the Olympic flame lighting ceremony at Olympia, Greece, on November 22, 1956, with priestesses shown wearing this style of dress.

The duty of the High Priestess in Olympia is to perform the lighting of the Olympic flame by utilizing the power of Apollo, the Greek god of sun and light. Among the pillars, in the ruins of the temple of Hera, beneath Kronos Hill, a reflective bowl is used to catch the rays of the sun and to spark a flame, igniting the Olympic torch held by the High Priestess. From this torch, the flame is passed, or kissed, to the lekythos bowl, which is carried into the ancient stadium and used as a conduit to light the first torch of the Olympic relay. Starting Bid $300

3355. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Official Torchbearer Tank Top Shirt. Scarce official white tank top shirt worn by torchbearers during the Greek leg of the relay for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, featuring a stylized Olympic flame emblem on the front and a Greek clothing label sewn into the collar. In fine condition. Accompanied by a postcard showing the Olympic flame lighting ceremony at Olympia, Greece, on November 22, 1956, with the kneeling torchbearer shown wearing this style of top. Starting Bid $200

3356. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Official’s Patch. Starting Bid $150

3354. Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Handkerchief. Starting Bid $200

3361. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Souvenir Torch Lighter. Starting Bid $200

3360. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics ‘Pierre de Coubertin’ Porcelain Medallion by Meissen. Starting Bid $100

3359. Munich 1972 Summer Olympics Athlete’s Bib. Starting Bid $150

3358. Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Athlete’s Bib. Starting Bid $150

3357. Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics Mini Pennant. Starting Bid $100

3363. Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Mascot: Schneemann the Snowman. Starting Bid $200

3362. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Athlete’s Bib. Starting Bid $200

3370. Congressional Gold Medal of Achievement - Presented to Members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team. Scarce Congressional Gold Medal of Achievement presented to members of the U.S. Olympic Team by President Jimmy Carter at the White House on July 31, 1980. Gilt bronze, 76 mm, 225 gm, by Tiffany and Company. The front features an embossed design of the U.S. Olympic shield with surrounding text: “United States Olympic Team, 1980”; and the reverse bears a laurel wreath with lower cartouche, “By Act of Congress,” with a central dedication: “In Recognition of Outstanding Athletic Achievement and Determination in the Pursuit of Excellence.” Includes its original patriotic ribbon and blue presentation case. The United States led sixty-five countries in boycotting the 1980 Moscow Summer Games to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. These medals were presented to American Olympic team members as consolation for their sacrifice and hard work. Starting Bid $200

3366. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Athlete’s Bib. Starting Bid $200

3365. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Hockey Arena Banner. Starting Bid $200

3364. Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics Stuffed Toy Mascot. Starting Bid $100

3369. Olympic Rings (2) Car Badges - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $100

3368. Olympic Rings Cufflinks (2) and Blazer Buttons (14) - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $100

3367. Australian National Team ‘General Manager’ Blazer from the Moscow 1980 Summer OlympicsFrom the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $200

3373. Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Stadium Model. Starting Bid $100

3372. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Torch Relay Uniform. Starting Bid $200

3371. Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics Commemorative Glass Plate. Starting Bid $100

3376. Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics (8) Mascots: Snowlets (Sukki, Nokki, Lekki, and Tsukki). Starting Bid $200

3375. Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Athlete’s Bib. Starting Bid $200

3374. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Volunteer Medal. Starting Bid $100

3379. Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics ‘Water Cube’ Model. Starting Bid $200

3378. Salt Lake City 2002 and Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Bolo Tie and Wallet - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $100

3377. Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics Athlete’s Bib. Starting Bid $150

Rare Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra awarded exclusively to Team USA medal winners

3383. PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Watch - Awarded Exclusively to Team USA Medalists. Highly desirable, brand new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Chronometer watch (ref. 220.12.38.20.03.002) awarded to a Team USA gold medalist for their performance at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, featuring an American flag–inspired navy blue dial and red-and-white striped NATO Strap. The attractive watch boasts a dark blue dial with elegant silver hour indicators, a 38 mm stainless steel case, and Omega Master Co-Axial caliber 8800 movement with hours, minutes, seconds, and date. The watch is housed in its original white leather box with the “PyeongChang 2018” logo on the lid, featuring “United States Olympic Team” and “PyeongChang 2018” emblems inside.

Complete with its original Omega/PyeongChang 2018 leather wallet, certification cards, and congratulatory form letter: “Congratulations… you’ve turned your Olympic dream into a reality! Your medal-winning performance for Team USA is now a part of sporting history, not to mention a fantastic personal achievement. We’ve no doubt your medal will take pride-of-place among your many sporting trophies, but as you’re unlikely to carry it around with you, we’ve created a special timepiece you can wear every day. As well as linking you to OMEGA’s distinguished legacy of sports timekeeping, your OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra with NATO strap will directly connect you to that lifechanging moment when you claimed your medal. Your Aqua Terra is a certified Master Chronometer, which means it has been tested at the highest level (sound familiar?). Embracing the colours of the American flag, it is a limited edition in the strictest sense of the word. Only Team USA medal-winners get to own one.” Starting Bid $200

3380. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Volunteer Participation Medal. Starting Bid $100

3381. London 2012 Summer Olympics Winner’s Medal Presentation Tray. Starting Bid $200

Ceremonial Greek lekythos bowl from the Olympian flame lighting of Paris 2024

3387. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Torch Lighting Ceremony Bowl. Greek lekythos ceramic bowl crafted for the official flame lighting ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, which was held at the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece on April 16, 2024. The glazed black bowl measures 6.5˝ in diameter and 5˝ in height, and features hand-painted Ancient Greece–inspired designs and figures, including a torch runner and the Olympic Stadium. Inscribed along the bottom with the relay route: “Olympia - Athens - Paris 2024.” The bowl contains its ceramic ring.

The Olympic flame lighting ceremony is held among the pillars in the ruins of the temple of Hera, beneath Kronos Hill at Olympia. A reflective bowl is used to catch the rays of the sun and spark a flame sent by Apollo, the Greek god of sun and light. The flame is used to ignite the Olympic torch held by the High Priestess, and from this torch, the flame is passed, or kissed, to a lekythos bowl,

which is carried into the ancient stadium and used as a conduit to light the first torch of the Olympic relay. The 2024 Olympic flame was lit in this traditional ceremony in Olympia on April 16, 2024, and carried through Greece for more than 3,100 miles to Athens, where it boarded the Belem—a three-masted sailing ship—to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Marseille, where it embarked on its epic journey across France. The relay route then took the Olympic flame through some of France’s most iconic places and architectural masterpieces, such as the Lascaux caves, the Alésia archaeological site, the medieval city of Carcassonne, the Palace of Versailles, and many other famous places.

The Olympic cauldron was lit in dramatic fashion on July 26, 2024, at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, marking the end of the historic Olympic torch relay and the beginning of the Games. Starting Bid $1,000

3382. Pyeongchang 2018, Tokyo 2020, and Beijing 2022 Olympics (3) Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $100

3384. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Game-Used Baseball. Starting Bid $200

3386. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Asics Running Sneakers - Gel-Quantum 360 TYO. Starting Bid $200

3385. Tokyo 2020 IOC Commemorative Medal from President Thomas Bach - From the Collection of IOC Member Phillip W. Coles. Starting Bid $200

3390. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Commemorative Medal by the Hellenic Olympic Committee. Starting Bid $200

3388. Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Track and Field Competitor’s Bib. Starting Bid $200

Conditions of Sale

ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION”) TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”).

This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property on its website, and/or described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby.

Section 1

The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction

This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog.

1.2

Bidder

Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal.

The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale.

Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder.

All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction.

If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting

By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment.

Section 2 Bidding Privileges

2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue.

2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund.

2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction .

Section 3

Buyer’s Premium

3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. . For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate.

Section 4

Bidding

4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a reoffering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder.

4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession.

4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder fur-

ther grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction.

4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

Section 5 Bidding Options

5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid.

5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction.

5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.

Section 6 Payment

6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.

6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.

6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment.

6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.

6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession.

6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@ rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card.

Section 7 Sales Tax

RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. The states that are affected are: ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA,RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN

If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.

The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%.

If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax.

Section 8

Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges

Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that

service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.

Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

All duties, customs, and any other import charges are the responsibility of the bidder.

Section 9

Title

Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

Section 10

Rights Reserved

RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time.

Section 11

Conducting the Auction

11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

11.3 Reserves

Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve.

11.4 Off-Site Bidding

Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

11.5 Estimate Prices:

In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property:

RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

11.7 Before the Auction:

Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions:

To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

11.9 Successful Bids:

The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

11.10 Unsold Lots:

If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction:

Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction:

Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including

but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable. com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

11.13 Miscellaneous:

Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”donot-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

11.14 Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

Section 12

RR Auction’s Remedies

Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under subpart (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Section 13 Warranties

13.1 RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold ”as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

13.2 All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

13.3 Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

13.4 All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void.

Section 14

Firearms

RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Section 15

Unauthorized Statements

Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Section 16

Bidder’s Remedies

16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auc-

tion, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only.

16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures.

16.3

Title to Items

The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, satisfactory to the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction may make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process

(1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim.

(2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner:

(1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of

any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and

(2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID.

16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00.

Section 17

RR Auction’s Additional Services

For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Section 18

Headings

Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Section 19

Entire Agreement

Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Section 20

Governing Law and Enforcement

20.1 The Parties agree that all agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Mas-

sachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.

20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS.

20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding.

20.6 The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches

In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other dam-

ages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis.

20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction.

Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues

This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states:

For Residents of California:

SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER.

A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.

Section 22

Glossary of Condition terms

Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction.

Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows:

VERY FINE describes an item believed to be in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that we believe to show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that we believe exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item which we believe to have obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise believed to be exceedingly rare or important.

Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion.

Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired:

Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.