August 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, August 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/29/2013
Rare Oscar medal. Medal was presented to stills photographer Merritt Sibbald. Obverse features the iconic Oscar statue in relief, flanked by text, ''The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences'', all surrounded by, ''Annual Still Photography Medal / 1940-1941''. Reverse reads ''Public Relations Institute / First Prize / Awarded To / Merritt Sibbald / For Outstanding / Achievement / Action Production / Still''. Two pairs of stars flank ''First Prize'' at the top. Measures 1.75'' in diameter. Weighs 24 grams. Housed in its original case lined in black velour, measuring 4'' square. Light tarnishing and scratching. Near fine.
An Incredible Rarity. An Oscar Medal, Not a Trophy, for Still Photography Award Presented to Merritt Sibbald for 1940-41
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