Emilio Greco Large CONI Art Medal 97mm 496g Silvered Bronze Olympic Sculpture Italy – Emilio Greco (1913–1995) Large Art Medal for the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) Cast silvered bronze – 97 mm – 496 g Offered by Numismatica Gentile – Maison Gentile, specialists in Italian medallic art. ⸻ Description Exceptional large-format art medal designed by Emilio Greco, one of the most celebrated Italian sculptors of the 20th century. Greco is internationally known for his elongated, expressive figures and for his museum-level sculptural style, which is clearly reflected in this impressive medal created for the Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano (CONI). This is not a common commemorative issue: it is a cast medal of monumental presence, made to be presented only to distinguished personalities in the Olympic and cultural sphere. The weight (almost 500 grams) and the diameter (97 mm) confirm its status as a prestige piece, produced in very limited quantities. ⸻ Obverse – The Athlete The obverse displays a powerful half-length male figure in Greco’s unmistakable sculptural language: • elongated features, • dynamic movement, • anatomical tension, • expressive modelling. The athlete holds a torch in his left hand – a symbol of Olympic spirit and continuity – while raising his right hand as a gesture of energy and determination. The modelling is deeply textured, with the typical hand-finished surfaces characteristic of Greco’s cast medals. Signature “GRECO” appears subtly at the lower right. ⸻ Reverse – Italian Olympic Committee Central composition with the five Olympic rings, framed by the legend: “COMITATO OLIMPICO NAZIONALE ITALIANO” Above, a lone five-pointed star, symbol of national identity and unity. The surfaces retain Greco’s irregular, sculptural finish, enhancing the artisanal nature of the cast. ⸻ Specifications • Artist: Emilio Greco (1913–1995) • Metal: Silvered bronze (cast) • Diameter: 97 mm • Weight: 496 g • Edge: As cast • Finish: Original patina • Rarity: Very scarce in this large format • Condition: Excellent preserved condition, minor age toning consistent with cast medals of this period ⸻ Artistic Importance Emilio Greco is one of Italy’s most important post-war sculptors, with works displayed in: • the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna (Rome), • the Musei Vaticani, • the MoMA New York, • major private and institutional collections. His medals, especially large works created for prestigious institutions such as the CONI, are increasingly recognised as small-format sculptures rather than traditional medallic objects. This piece is highly desirable for collectors of: Olympic memorabilia Italian modern art 20th-century sculpture Large-format cast medals ⸻ Shipping Free worldwide shipping from Italy Fully tracked and securely packaged Professional protection for artworks and heavy medals ⸻ Maison Gentile – Numismatic Fine Art Fine Italian medals • Olympic art • Modern sculpture • Prestigious cast pieces