GOETZ: K-510 Self-Portrait

[Bronzemonger]

I was able to pick this piece up again recently and I was quite surprised to find an example that was upgrade material to my current piece (which was fantastic until I saw this one.) I am fully documenting comparisons of the two pieces in order to try and track different moulds made by Goetz for certain pieces that are known to be personally cast by him. It isn't often anyone gets the chance to do comparative analysis on these rare ones.


K-510 KARL GOETZ SELF PORTRAIT, at the age of 60, 1935 Cast Bronze, 115.5mm, 497.7g. Edge-punched “KGoeTz”, Gussfrisch (as cast), RRR

Obverse: Bust left wearing collared artists smock.

Reverse: Depicts Goetz’ stations and study areas in life. Nude holds the symbol for the city of Augsburg, Goetz’ birthplace, the pine cone (Zirbelnuss) on his shoulder. Inscription reads, "To my esteemed friends and patrons."

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[mumde]

There exists a sketch for a similar medal dated 1929.