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Lee Lawrie & The Society Of Medalists 5th Official Issue Bronze Medal
Lee Lawrie & The Society Of Medalists 5th Official Issue Bronze Medal

Lee Lawrie & The Society Of Medalists 5th Official Issue Bronze Medal

Located in Big Flats, NY

A cast bronze art medal, the fifth official issue of the Society of Medalists, circa 1932. One side depicts a standing sower beneath the inscription “WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH” and bea...

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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

John Flanagan & The Society Of Medalists 6th Official Issue Bronze Medal
John Flanagan & The Society Of Medalists 6th Official Issue Bronze Medal

John Flanagan & The Society Of Medalists 6th Official Issue Bronze Medal

Located in Big Flats, NY

Bronze medal, the sixth official issue of The Society of Medalists, circa 1932. The obverse depicts Aphrodite in profile, with the inscription “APHRODITE” and a small “1932” date; th...

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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Gaetano Cecere & The Society Of Medalists 8th Official Issue Bronze Medal
Gaetano Cecere & The Society Of Medalists 8th Official Issue Bronze Medal

Gaetano Cecere & The Society Of Medalists 8th Official Issue Bronze Medal

Located in Big Flats, NY

A cast bronze art medal, Gaetano Cecere’s eighth official issue for the Society of Medalists, circa 1933. The medal has a sculptural, high-relief design on both sides.

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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Lorado Taft & The Society Of Medalists 11th Official Issue Bronze Art Medal
Lorado Taft & The Society Of Medalists 11th Official Issue Bronze Art Medal

Lorado Taft & The Society Of Medalists 11th Official Issue Bronze Art Medal

Located in Big Flats, NY

A cast bronze art medal of Society of Medalists’ 11th official issue, circa 1935, with a design attributed to American sculptor Lorado Taft.

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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

"Flight", Important Pair of Art Deco Sculptural Maquettes with Nude & Airplane
"Flight", Important Pair of Art Deco Sculptural Maquettes with Nude & Airplane

"Flight", Important Pair of Art Deco Sculptural Maquettes with Nude & Airplane

By Brenda Putnam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunningly sculpted and highly evocative of a harrowing period in American history, this pair of original plaster maquettes, beautifully finished in an old gold paint, were made by B...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plaster

"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912
"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912

"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912

By R. Tait McKenzie 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

He also created reliefs to celebrate the University's Relay Carnival, now known as Penn Relays, and created a medal for the Society of Medalists. McKenzie was a remarkable polymath,...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Flight, " Beautifully Carved Stone Paperweight with Dove and Clouds
"Flight, " Beautifully Carved Stone Paperweight with Dove and Clouds

"Flight, " Beautifully Carved Stone Paperweight with Dove and Clouds

By Brenda Putnam, Giuseppe Bessi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The artist was Brenda Putnam, who used this same image for one side of her well-known bronze medal, also entitled "Flight", issued in 1941 by the Society of Medalists. The carver was...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Stone

"Aphrodite, " Masterful Marble Bas Relief Rondel by Flanagan, Sculptor for Mint
"Aphrodite, " Masterful Marble Bas Relief Rondel by Flanagan, Sculptor for Mint

"Aphrodite, " Masterful Marble Bas Relief Rondel by Flanagan, Sculptor for Mint

By John Flanagan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Created by one of the great masters of bas relief sculpture in America, John Flanagan, this profile depiction of the goddess Aphrodite was used as the model for the famous "Aphrodite...

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Vintage 1930s American Beaux Arts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

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"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In 1937, the Architectural League of New York awarded Choate their gold medal for design and craftsmanship in stone carving, and thereafter he sculpted a number of important bas reli...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Frank Eliscu Bronze of a Jumping Horse
Frank Eliscu Bronze of a Jumping Horse

Frank Eliscu Bronze of a Jumping Horse

By Frank Eliscu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

He was president of the National Sculpture Society from 1967 to 1970.[5] Member of Art Advisory Board for Society of Medalists [24] He again won the Henry Hering Medal in 1985 for h...

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Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Whale Sculpture by the Noted American Frank Eliscu
Bronze Whale Sculpture by the Noted American Frank Eliscu

Bronze Whale Sculpture by the Noted American Frank Eliscu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

He was president of the National Sculpture Society from 1967 to 1970.[5] Member of Art Advisory Board for Society of Medalists [24] He again won the Henry Hering Medal in 1985 for h...

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Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Stag by the noted American Sculptor Frank Eliscu Original Receipt
Bronze Stag by the noted American Sculptor Frank Eliscu Original Receipt

Bronze Stag by the noted American Sculptor Frank Eliscu Original Receipt

Located in Palm Springs, CA

He was president of the National Sculpture Society from 1967 to 1970.[5] Member of Art Advisory Board for Society of Medalists [24] He again won the Henry Hering Medal in 1985 for h...

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Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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Bursting the Bounds
Bursting the Bounds

Donald De LueBursting the Bounds, 1985

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H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in

Bursting the Bounds

By Donald De Lue

Located in Concord, MA

This De Lue design was chosen as the 111th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series. Both obverse and reverse bear a muscular nude constrained by the rectangular medal's ...

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1980s American Modern Nude Sculptures

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Flounder Fish Relief in Green Tones
Flounder Fish Relief in Green Tones

Flounder Fish Relief in Green Tones

By Nathaniel Choate

Located in Houston, TX

The National Academy of Design elected him an affiliated academician in 1955.[2] In 1961, the Society of Medalists issued their 64th medallion in his honor.

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20th Century Naturalistic Sculptures

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Antique Art Deco Bronze Diana the Huntress Edward McCartan Paris Early 20th Cent
Antique Art Deco Bronze Diana the Huntress Edward McCartan Paris Early 20th Cent

Antique Art Deco Bronze Diana the Huntress Edward McCartan Paris Early 20th Cent

By Edward Francis Finden

Located in London, GB

McCartan sculpted the 19th issue of the Society of Medalists, Peace in the New World/War in the Old World.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Robert Aitken, Forest Spirit, American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s
Robert Aitken, Forest Spirit, American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s

Robert Aitken, Forest Spirit, American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s

By Robert Ingersoll Aitken

Located in New York, NY

In the medallic arena, Aitken sculpted the American Numismatic Society’s 1921 medal commemorating Marshal Foch’s visit to the United States; the 15th issue of the Society of Medalist...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Honeymoon” Anthony de Francisci
American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Honeymoon” Anthony de Francisci

American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Honeymoon” Anthony de Francisci

By Anthony de Francisci

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Another notable work, Creation, was commissioned in 1935 for the Society of Medalists and is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

"Adam Contemplating the Apple, " Rare 1970s Sculpture with Male Nude by Choate
"Adam Contemplating the Apple, " Rare 1970s Sculpture with Male Nude by Choate

"Adam Contemplating the Apple, " Rare 1970s Sculpture with Male Nude by Choate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In 1937, the Architectural League of New York awarded Choate their gold medal for design and craftsmanship in stone carving, and thereafter he sculpted a number of important bas reli...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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