Advanced Search
Advanced Search

Rejected design for the reverse of the World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal

Designed by: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American (born in Ireland), 1848–1907)
1893
Object Place: New York, United States

Medium/Technique Plaster
Dimensions Other (Overall): 7.3cm (2 7/8in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston Homer
Accession Number1975.757
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismaticsMedals

Catalogue Raisonné 70
DescriptionBas-relief of young boy standing next to tree, holding a staff in right hand, and two wreaths in left hand, An eagle sits between the tree and boy on his left side. Written on top and left hand side of medallion: "THE COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS TO WILLIAMS..."
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston Homer, Sherborn, Mass.