Lot 20165 – Essay for the central design of the issued 1920 Olympic 15c

Essay for the central design of the issued 1920 Olympic 15c, using a print of a larger classic Greek scene affixed to card with grey-wash surround to highlight the figure, 11.2×11.3cm, with changes to his hair, outstretched forearm and right knee is white and black ink, reverse with pencil « 1920 » and « F6248 », a unique and important essay in the development of this stamp, ex Manfred Bergman.