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"Lehman Bros. Anniversary Medal, " Art Deco Bronze Paperweight, 1925-1950

Creator: Arthur Lee
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
First sculpted for Lehman Brothers in 1925 for its 75th anniversary -- with the soaring sentiment, "The Well-Being of Men is Forged on the Anvil of Industry" -- this rare 4-inch medal, the front with design of Mercury holding a caduceus with freighter approaching a city skyline, was issued with the same bas relief by Arthur Lee in 1950, for the firm's 100th anniversary. Lee was a Norwegian-American artist who became famous for his beautifully conceived and executed nudes, heavily influenced by the Classic figures of Greece, Rome and the Renaissance. His male and female nudes, such as "Rhythm" and "Volupte," are collected by museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass< Bronze, Gold
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	2996
Incollect Reference #:	758964

Dimensions

D.	0.25 in;	Diam.	4 in;
D.	0.64 cm;	Diam.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design