The medals were designed by sculptor André Rivaud. Nate D. Sanders Auctions Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe at any time. An extremely rare piece of Olympics history hits the auction block this week. Sports enthusiasts with deep pockets have the chance to own an original gold medal from the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics .  The harp on this side of the medal represents the Cultural Olympiad, an artistic and cultural program that ran alongside the athletic competition. Image: Nate D. Sanders Auctions. The 1924 Paris Games were a hallmark of Olympics and sports history. More than 3,000 athletes from 44 countries competed in the first Olympics to include a Closing Ceremony.…