斯塔克鲍尔斯画廊 (Stack's Bowers Galleries) 拍卖罕见的美洲委员会奖章，打破世界纪录

Stack's Bowers Galleries 于 2024 年 3 月 25 日举行的拍卖会展示了理查德·马戈利斯 (Richard Margolis) 收藏品第一部分，以 90 万美元的价格出售了稀有的美国委员会青铜斯托尼角奖章，创下了世界纪录，使其成为最有价值的原创美国委员会、巴黎造币厂和第 18 枚奖章。世纪奖章曾被拍卖。拍卖会还展出了精美的银牌和铜牌，以及一系列尼尼陶瓦收藏，其中最引人注目的是一件 1778 年本杰明·富兰克林的大型陶瓦肖像，售价为 31,200 美元。

Stack's Bowers Galleries Sets New World Record with Sale of Exceptional Comitia Americana Bronze Stoney Point Medal

斯塔克鲍尔斯画廊 (Stack's Bowers Galleries) 出售杰出的美国委员会青铜斯托尼角奖章，创下新的世界纪录

In a historic auction that solidified its position as a leading force in the Numismatic Americana market, Stack's Bowers Galleries presided over the March 25, 2024, sale of Part I of the Richard Margolis Collection. A meticulous assembly spanning over six decades by a prominent American numismatist and researcher, the Margolis Collection showcased an array of prized artifacts, with the highlight being the only intact 1779 (1789) John Stewart at Stony Point medal available to private collectors.

在一场历史性的拍卖中，Stack's Bowers Galleries 于 2024 年 3 月 25 日主持了理查德·马戈利斯藏品第一部分的拍卖，巩固了其在美国钱币市场的主导地位。马戈利斯收藏由一位著名的美国钱币学家和研究人员精心收藏，跨越了六十年的时间，展示了一系列珍贵的文物，其中最引人注目的是唯一可供私人收藏家收藏的完整的 1779 (1789) 约翰·斯图尔特在斯托尼波因特奖章。

This exceptional bronze specimen, graded MS-62 by PCGS, sparked an intense bidding war, ultimately selling for an astonishing $900,000 USD – a world record for any bronze medal ever auctioned. Its triumph marks a pivotal milestone, making it the most valuable original Comitia Americana medal, Paris Mint medal, and 18th-century medal of its kind ever sold.

这枚由 PCGS 评定为 MS-62 的特殊青铜标本引发了一场激烈的竞购战，最终以惊人的 90 万美元成交，创下了铜牌拍卖的世界纪录。它的胜利标志着一个关键的里程碑，使其成为有史以来最有价值的原创美国委员会奖章、巴黎造币厂奖章和 18 世纪同类奖章。

The Stewart medal, a testament to the valor of Major John Stewart at Stony Point along the Hudson River, was bestowed upon him by the Continental Congress. It is one of only three Comitia Americana medals awarded for this valiant action, the other recipients being General Anthony Wayne and French engineer Lieutenant Colonel Francois DeFleury.

斯图尔特奖章是大陆会议授予约翰·斯图尔特少校在哈德逊河沿岸斯托尼波因特英勇行为的证明。这是美国委员会因这一英勇行动而颁发的仅有的三枚奖章之一，其他获奖者是安东尼·韦恩将军和法国工程师弗朗索瓦·德弗勒里中校。

The Margolis Collection sale also witnessed remarkable results for other premium pieces. A choice MS-62 (PCGS) silver 1776 (1783) Libertas Americana medal commanded $180,000; a rare PCGS AU-58 (ca. 1789) John Paul Jones silver medal realized $90,000; and an exceptional PCGS MS-63 ca. 1787 Nathanael Green at Eutaw Springs bronze medal soared to $84,000.

Margolis 系列的其他优质作品也取得了骄人的成绩。一枚 MS-62 (PCGS) 银质 1776 (1783) 自由美洲奖章价值 180,000 美元；一枚罕见的 PCGS AU-58（约 1789 年）约翰·保罗·琼斯银牌成交价 90,000 美元；以及一架出色的 PCGS MS-63 约。 1787 年纳撒尼尔·格林 (Nathanael Green) 在尤托斯普林斯 (Eutaw Springs) 获得的铜牌飙升至 84,000 美元。

Three further pieces fetched $72,000 each: a superb MS-63 BN (PCGS) bronze DeFleury at Stony Point medal; an exquisite silver ca. 1777 George III Lion and Wolf medal graded AU-55 (PCGS); and an extremely rare bronze (ca. 1790) Benjamin Franklin / Lord of Lightning medal graded MS-64 BN by PCGS.

另外三件作品每件售价 72,000 美元：一件精美的 MS-63 BN (PCGS) 铜牌 DeFleury at Stony Point 奖章；精美的银器约。 1777 年乔治三世狮狼奖章，评级为 AU-55 (PCGS)；以及极为罕见的青铜奖章（约 1790 年）本杰明·富兰克林/闪电之王奖章，由 PCGS 分级为 MS-64 BN。

"The unwavering demand for historic American medals and numismatic Americana continues to ignite the auction market," remarked cataloger John Kraljevich. "When a collection of this magnitude and provenance, meticulously curated by a renowned figure like Richard Margolis, surfaces, collectors eagerly seize the opportunity to acquire these treasures. The exceptional prices achieved attest to the enduring appeal of these iconic artifacts."

“对具有历史意义的美国奖章和美国钱币的坚定需求继续点燃拍卖市场，”编目员约翰·克拉列维奇 (John Kraljevich) 说道。 “当由像理查德·马戈利斯这样的知名人士精心策划的如此规模和出处的藏品浮出水面时，收藏家们急切地抓住机会收购这些宝藏。所取得的非凡价格证明了这些标志性文物的持久吸引力。”

Beyond the coveted Betts medals and historic American medals, the sale also encompassed Margolis' world-class collection of portrait medallions of American historical figures crafted by renowned artisans such as Nini and Wedgwood. The selection of Nini terracottas, notably including a large 1778 portrait terracotta of Benjamin Franklin (Margolis-19), captivated collectors, with the latter realizing an impressive $31,200.

除了令人垂涎的贝茨奖章和具有历史意义的美国奖章外，此次拍卖还包括马戈利斯世界一流的美国历史人物肖像奖章收藏，这些奖章由尼尼和韦奇伍德等著名工匠制作。精选的尼尼兵马俑，尤其是 1778 年本杰明·富兰克林 (Margolis-19) 的大型兵马俑肖像，吸引了收藏家，后者以 31,200 美元成交。

Collectors and enthusiasts can access the complete prices realized for The Richard Margolis Collection Part I on the StacksBowers.com website. For further information about Stack's Bowers Galleries auctions or consignment inquiries, please contact the firm at 800-458-4646 or [email protected].

收藏家和爱好者可以在 StacksBowers.com 网站上查看理查德·马戈利斯收藏第一部分的完整价格。有关 Stack's Bowers Galleries 拍卖或寄售查询的更多信息，请致电 800-458-4646 或 [email protected] 联系该公司。