Edmond Romulus Amateis and Society of Medalists
“Aesop’s Fable ‘The Kite, Hawk, and Pigeons’ ” Medal
1940
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- Artist: Edmond Romulus Amateis
- Publisher , 21st Issue: Society of Medalists
“Aesop’s Fable ‘The Kite, Hawk, and Pigeons’ ” Medal
1940
Physical Qualities
Bronze and silver plate, 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (0.6 x 6.4 cm)
Portfolio/Series
From the "Society of Medalists," Issue 21
Credit Line
Bequest of Blanche Adler
Object Number
1941.152i
Displayed in small medals showcase at Friends of the American Wing Annual Holiday Party, December 8, 2006
Inscribed: Obverse: "THE DOVES ELECT A HAWK THEIR KING" Reverse: "LOSE NOT THE SUBSTANCE FOR THE SHADOW / E. Amateis ©"
Markings: Marked on edge: "THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS TWENTY FIRST ISSUE 1940 / EDMOND AMATEIS SCULPTOR / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. / SILVER PLATED"
