Medals Related to Galathea

The obverse bears Pygmalion, a legendary king of Cyprus, who carved the figure of a beautiful maiden and immediately fell in love with it. Around, PYGMALION AND GALATEA; in exergue, KAREN (crossed mallets) WORTH.

The reverse bears Orpheus who was celebrated in Greek Literature as the outstanding poet of his age. Above, BROOKGREEN GARDENS (flower) SOUTH CAROLINA; in exergue, ORPHEUS

This was the tenth of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1982. Karen Worth created a beautiful medal that represents Brookgreen Gardens like few others. The obverse captures the exact moment when the statue comes alive, representing the merging of sculpture and nature. The reverse depicts a great poet surrounded by native South Carolina wildlife, again expressing how nature and art are combined by Brookgreen Gardens. 

This is one of my favorite Brookgreen Garden medals.

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.

The obverse bears faun playing flute for nymphs. Above, BROOKGREEN GARDENS; below, SOUTH CAROLINA

The reverse bears Pygmalion and Galatea before stylized clouds. Signed at bottom right.

This was the 21st of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in 1993.

The circular medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.