Medal design sketch

Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer: Finne, Gunnar
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:006 /1771:008
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finne, Gunnar
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicraft
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 4/3 cm; diameter 30 cm
Description: On the obverse in relief the Olympic rings, the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952 and an athlete holding a cloth on his shoulder. On the convex reverse side three runners in front of flames.
Other information: Won the III prize in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.