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.