Description: Beautiful antique and rare bronze medal with high reliefs of famous composer Haendel. Georg Friedrich Handel or Handel was a German composer, naturalized as a British citizen in 1726. From an early age he showed remarkable musical talent, and despite the opposition of his father, who wanted him to be a lawyer, he managed to receive a qualified training in the art of music. The first part of his career was spent in Hamburg, as a violinist and conductor of the orchestra of the local opera house. Then he went to Italy, where he met fame for the first time, premiering several works with great success and coming into contact with important musicians. He was then appointed chapel master to the Elector of Hanover, but he worked little for him, and was most of the time absent in London. His patron later became King of Great Britain as George I, for whom he continued to compose. He settled permanently in London, and there he developed the most important part of his career, as an operatic impresario and author of operas, oratorios and instrumental music. When he acquired British citizenship, he adopted the name George Frideric Handel. The medal as 8 cm diameter, 3 to 6 mm thickness, and weighs 247 grams.Was made by the sculptor Humberto J. Mendes.Has the number 190. Only 250 were made. A tracking number will be provided to follow the order. International buyers are welcome (For combined shipping, for more than one item contact me for cost details) Note: You can find more itens (mainly medals, and others) like this in my ebay store, take a look by clicking in the icon with a door that is drawn next to my ebay user name, or in the words visit store. Be welcome. Thank´s.
Price: 62 USD
Location: Lisbon
End Time: 2025-01-05T10:50:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Composition: Bronze
Type: Medal
