Description
Society of Medalists Lee Lawrie "Whatsoever Man Soweth" Bronze Medal, 1932
Cast with "WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH" and bears a sower scattering seeds under a stylized sun on one side, with "THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP" and a sickle poised over a wheat ear and a nettle on the other side.
Around the edge:
THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS FIFTH ISSUE
MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y.
From Artist Lee Lawrie: "All of us are sowers, and we should not expect life to yield much in return for little, or little for nothing, or anything at all for the mere wishing - either in a material or in a higher, abstract way."
This medal was chosen as the 5th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series. It measures 73mm in diameter and was produced by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported mintage is 1,617 pieces in bronze.
Diameter is 2 7/8".
Conditions is good with light wear.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Conditions is good with light wear.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Bronze
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Mythology, Landscape, Nude
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Cast with "WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWETH" and bears a sower scattering seeds under a stylized sun on one side, with "THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP" and a sickle poised over a wheat ear and a nettle on the other side.
Around the edge:
THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS FIFTH ISSUE
MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y.
From Artist Lee Lawrie: "All of us are sowers, and we should not expect life to yield much in return for little, or little for nothing, or anything at all for the mere wishing - either in a material or in a higher, abstract way."
This medal was chosen as the 5th issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series. It measures 73mm in diameter and was produced by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported mintage is 1,617 pieces in bronze.
Diameter is 2 7/8".
Conditions is good with light wear.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Conditions is good with light wear.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Bronze
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Mythology, Landscape, Nude
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Conditions is good with light wear.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
0.25 x 2.75 x 2.75 in
1932 Society of Medalists Lee Lawrie "Whatsoever Man Soweth" Bronze Medal
Estimate $120-$300
Starting Bid
$60
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