HUGE 806 g 2-COMPONENT BRONZE MEDAL, KAUKO RÄSÄNEN, RASANEN, FINLAND, 1983
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This huge and heavy two component bronzemedal is designed by famous Finnish sculptor Kauko Räsänen, born 1926. He has designed numerous medals in addition to his important career as one of the leading sculptors in Finland. American Numismatic Society J. Sanford Saltus award was given to Kauko Räsänen in 1986 as the first Finnish medal artist. Kauko Räsänen designed his first Finnish two component medal in 1970 and later several two and even multi component medals. The works of Kauko Räsänen have been widely exhibited in Finland and internationally, latest in Munich Germany 2011-2012. This 2-component bronze medal is manufactured by KULTATEOLLISUUS in 1982. On the mainside reads SUOMEN EDUSKUNTA and FINLANDS RIKSDAG. On the reverse side of the lower part reads KAUKO RÄSÄNEN 1982 and on the edges of both parts has been imprinted KULTATEOLLISUUS . The diameter is 80 mm, total thicknes is 25 mm and the weight is huge 806 grams. This medal is illustrated in the book written by Josef Hackl and Dietrich O. A. Klose: Kauko Räsänen, Neue Wege in der Medaillenkunst; Staatliche Münzsammlung München, 2011, ISBN 978-3-922840-27-5, picture No 106 on pages 136 - 137. The medal is a fine example of very desirable Finnish rare modern art medal. This special art piece of Finnish Design will be a good addition to any medal collection. READ ALSO
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