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Hans Christian Andersen (150th Anniversary reverse)
Designed by: Georg Lober (1892–1961)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Distributed by: Society of Medalists (founded in 1930)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Distributed by: Society of Medalists (founded in 1930)
1955
Mint: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Patinated bronze
Dimensions
Overall: Diam: 7.3 x 0.6 cm (2 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Katharine Lane Weems
Accession Number1989.529
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
SOM Issue 52
DescriptionObv: Profile portrait of Hans Christian Anderson / 1805*HANS*CHRISTIAN*ANDERSON*1955 / GEORG LOBER / ©
Rev: A swan floating on water with clouds in the background / ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY / *G.L.*
Edge: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 52ND ISSUE - NOVEMBER 1955 GEORG LOBER, SC. / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
52.1
Rev: A swan floating on water with clouds in the background / ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY / *G.L.*
Edge: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 52ND ISSUE - NOVEMBER 1955 GEORG LOBER, SC. / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
52.1
ProvenanceCollection of Katharine Lane Weems; to MFA November 1989.