SOLD. An original b/w press photograph of the German master fencer (Bernhard Artur) Erwin Casimir....

Unknown photographer: An original b/w press photograph of the German master fencer (Bernhard Artur) Erwin Casimir (facing the camera) (1895–1982) training a young man in the Fecht-Club Hermannia in Frankfurt in 1950. Back with pencil note, related press cutting, bureau stamp and date of publication (January 8th 1950). Photo size 23×18 cm. Frame size 43×33 cm.

Erwin Casimir was German fencing champion (foil and sabre) 52 times and participated in - and brought home medals from - three Olympic Games. During the latter part of his life he was the German member of The International Olympic Committee (IOC).