The New York Sale 2026 Ancient & World

1.5x

1570 HRE Charles VI (1711-1740). On the Siege and Recapture of Buda, 1686. Wood Plaque, early 18th Century gaming piece. 58mm, 15mm thick. By Martin Brunner. Cameo portrait of Charles VI right surrounded by arms and banners. Reverse: Siege and bombardment of Buda, signed MB lower right; LEOP.I.IMP.ROM.SEMP.AUG.VI BUDAM EXPUGNAT. AN. CHR.16.86 23/2 AV/SE. Toffee-brown. A few minor rim nicks. Extremely Fine .

$300

1.5x

1571 HRE Charles VI (1711-1740). On the Recapture of Buda, 1686. Wood Plaque, early 18th Century gaming piece. 60mm, 14mm thick. Cameo portrait of Charles VI r., signed PW on truncation, ornate outer border. Reverse: Victory, holding a crown, flying left above Buda; AQUILA ROM. RESERAT BUDAE PORTAS. Black. Scratch lower reverse and some edge scuffs. About Extremely Fine.

$300

The recapture of Buda by the Holy League was the crowning moment of the Hungarian Wars of Reconquest, ending 145 years of Ottoman occupation.