Artist/Maker
John Flanagan
(1865-1962)
Artist/Maker
Medallic Art Company
(1903 - 2009)
Depicted
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
(1848 - 1907)
Augustus Saint-Gaudens Commemorative Plaquette
1937
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Bronze
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 1/4 in. ( 6.3 x 4.6 x 0.7 cm )
Gift of Mrs. William Sergeant Kendall
1956.216
DescriptionBronze struck plaquette with obverse showing clothed bust of Saint-Gaudens facing left with inscription above: "AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS/STATUAIRE AETATISLVI." Reverse contains inscription: "IN.HONOR.../OF.AN.AMERICAN/SCVLPTOR.../AVGVSTVS SAINT/GAVDENS.../SCVLPTORS.DINNER.OF.THE/MEDALLIC.ART.COMPANY.N.Y/APRIL.IX.MCMXXXVII."MarkingsInscription: obverse, at lower left of field: "MCM JF[in circle]XXXIV"
Inscription: edge, lower center: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y."
ClassificationsMEDALS
