References: Murtha 466
All Medals
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material | Bronze |
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patina | Copper-toned bronze |
edge | plain |
diameter | 150mm |
mintage | unknown |
material | Bronze |
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patina | Bronze with green patina |
edge | plain |
diameter | 150mm |
mintage | unknown |
material | Bronze |
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patina | Bronze with black patina |
edge | plain |
diameter | 150mm |
mintage | unknown |
References: Cal HM-1998
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 76mm |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears a standing boy scout in 1940s uniform signaling with flags and a kneeling scout with binoculars. Around, BUILDING TOWARD UNITY / YOUTH OF THE SCOUT WORLD; to lower left, lamp on stack of books; below, KG monogram ©.
The reverse bears a defiant eagle striding left over chains.
Karl Gruppe wrote in the brochure accompanying the medal:
"As this medal is issued, the threat of war is still upon us. The theme I have chosen is not peace but 'Building Toward Unity.' [...] The reverse shows an eagle freeing himself from chains of bondage. A symbol of America to Americans, a symbol of freedom to to people of other lands."
This medal was chosen as the 46th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1952.
The circular medal measures 73mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and silver by the Medallic Art Company of New York. Its reported mintage is 762 pieces in bronze and an unknown number of pieces (from an edition limited to 700) in silver. This is also one of the medals that had one side, in this case the reverse, used in a uniface medal produced by Towle, Inc.
References: MACo 1930-001-046, SoM 46
This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 3 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.
material | Bronze |
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patina | Golden bronze with tan patina |
edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 46TH ISSUE 1952-KARL GRUPPE SCULPTOR |
diameter | 73mm |
mintage | 762 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
material | Bronze |
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patina | Golden bronze with tan patina |
edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.-DANBURY, CONN |
edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 46TH ISSUE 1952-KARL GRUPPE SCULPTOR |
diameter | 73mm |
mintage | 762 reported (for all Bronze variants) |
material | Bronze |
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edge6 | © MEDALLIC ART CO. DANBURY, CT. .999 FINE SILVER |
edge12 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 46TH ISSUE 1952-KARL GRUPPE SCULPTOR - ONE OF LIMITED ISSUE OF 700 |
diameter | 73mm |
mintage | unknown, 700 authorized |
The medal's obverse bears diamond-shaped centerfield with sun surrounded by labels for the four quadrants depicting plants representing the four seasons; from top right in clockwise order, grapes (Autumn Equinox), flowers (Summer Solstice), fresh leaves (Spring Equinox), pine branches and cones (Winter solstice). On ring surrounding four quadrants in cursive script, The turning of the earth and the seasons. Signed in summer quadrant, MG
The reverse bears calendar panel doubling up as trellis, framed by flowers on three sides and vertical 1995 at right.
The medal was designed by Melody Gorzelanczyk and modeled by Virginia Janssen.
The circular medal measures 76.2mm in diameter and was struck in brone by the Medalcraft Mint of Green Bay, Wisconsin. No mintage is reported.
References: Cal MC-1995
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | © THE MEDALCRAFT MINT, INC. GR. BAY, WI. 1994 BRONZE |
diameter | 76.2mm |
weight | 296.2g |
mintage | unknown |
The medal's obverse bears three draped female figures in the process of sculpting, drawing, and painting. Around, NATIONAL · ASSOCIATION · OF · WOMEN · ARTISTS; below, . FOUNDED 1889 .
The reverse bears a stylized sun in field at top. Below, AWARDED TO / (empty field) / FOR / (empty field); signed to right of sun, (BP monogram)
The edge is marked MEDALLIC ART CO NY
In 1889 women were still barred from full membership in the male-dominated National Academy of Design. Five women, Grace Fitz-Randolph, Edith Mitchill Prellwitz, Adele Frances Bedell, Anita C. Ashley, and Elizabeth S. Cheever, were finally fed up with the status quo and founded the Women's Art Club. The organization flourished and in 1913 was renamed the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors, reflecting its national influence and the increasing number of women sculptors. Through the 1920s the organization was sponsoring exhibitions nationally and abroad.
In the 1930s membership grew to over 1,000 and the organization opened its Argent Galleries on 57th Street in New York City. In 1941, the organization changed its name again to the National Association of Women Artists.
This medal is a redesign of an earlier version that had the same center image but the earlier name around the obverse's circumference.
The heptagonal medallion measures 70mm from side to side and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. Its mintage is not reported.
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO NY |
dimensions | 70mm x 70mm |
mintage | unknown |
References: Murtha 468
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 156mm |
mintage | unknown |
References: Murtha 465
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material | Bronze |
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edge | plain |
diameter | 152mm |
mintage | unknown |
The obverse bears head of Dionysus above kylix with hands flanking it on left and right; sculptor's tools, lyre, books, and brushes around edge. Around Dionysus' head, SALMAGVNDI · CLVB
The reverse shows a female figure holding a scroll in one hand and a laurel in the other; sun over stylized waves to left, owl to right. Flanking figure, HONOR · ET / MERITVS; signed at bottom left, U·A·RICCI / SC
Every medal is edge inscribed to its recipient.
The Salmagundi is the oldest existing art club in America. Founded in late 1871 by a group composed of sculptors, painters, illustrators, an actor and a writer who gathered weekly to discuss art and sketch. Owing to their diverse backgrounds they adopted the name "Salmagundi Sketch Club" in 1877 after Washington Irving's Salmagundi Papers. The club moved about for many years, dropping the "Sketch" from their title in 1905, and finally settled for good at 47 Fifth Avenue in 1918. Their roster has included some of America's greatest artists including Edwin A. Abbey, William Merritt Chase, F. Childe Hassam, John LaFarge, Edward Potthast, Howard Pyle, Louis C. Tiffany and N.C. Wyeth.
The medal of honor and merit was designed in 1930 to be awarded to a member chosen by the Executive Committee for outstanding service to the club. This medal was designed around the same time that Paul Manship was designing his famous Dionysus medal for the Society of Medalists and the parallels in imagery are striking. The camaraderie of the club always focused around good food and especially drink. The first beer ever served on Fifth Avenue was at Salmagundi. The symbols of a book, lyre and tools for painting and sculpting allude to the diversity of the club's membership. The medal has been awarded 52 times since its inception.
The circular medallion measures 79.8mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1938-006
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material | Bronze |
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edge6 | |
diameter | 79.8mm |
mintage | unknown |
This uniface medal's obverse bears bust of R. Tait McKenzie bearing left. Around top, 1867 · R. TAIT McKENZIE · 1938; at bottom, CENTENNIAL OF HIS BIRTH - 1967 / PHYSICIAN · EDUCATOR · SCULPTOR; signed on truncation, J.R.SINNOCK
The portrait goes back to an earlier design that J.R. Sinnock had created in 1936. He and McKenzie had created uniface medals bearing each other's likenesses and the Medallic Art Company had produced them. For this medal, Ramon Gordils created new lettering around the original portrait.
The circular medal measures 63.6mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1967-049
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material | Bronze |
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patina | Bronze with light tan highlights |
edge6 | |
diameter | 63.6mm |
weight | 110.3g |
mintage | unknown |
References: MACo 1971-013-015, WR 15
This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 3 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.
material | Bronze |
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patina | Golden bronze with grass green patina |
edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE |
diameter | 44.5mm |
mintage | unknown, unlimited authorized |
material | Silver |
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edge6 | MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER |
diameter | 44.5mm |
mintage | unknown, 10000 authorized |
material | 1/10 14k Gold Filled |
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edge6 | 1/10 14kt. G.F. - 24kt Gold Finish |
diameter | 44.5mm |
mintage | unknown, 500 authorized |