The following four lots were originally owned by Juan Antonio Scasso (1892-1973) who was the architect responsible for the World Cup's first stadium,
£2,500 - £3,500
The following four lots were originally owned by Juan Antonio Scasso (1892-1973) who was the architect responsible for the World Cup's first stadium, the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay, with its famous Torre de los Homenajes, an acclaimed example of architectural expressionism. Other famous projects include the Hotel Miramar, the Navy School and La Paloma Spa. He also taught and lectured, becoming Deputy Director at the Institute of Theory of Architecture and Urbanism in 1951. He also had a close association with football and was appointed President of Penarol Athletic Club in 1932. A superb 1930 solid brass replica of the Jules Rimet Trophy, mounted on a lapis lazuli plinth set on all sides with medallions, height 27cm., in original fitted wooden carrying case, the lid with plaque inscribed ESTADIO CENTENARIO, MONTEVIDEO, 3O DE JULIO 1930