Exonumia Auction - Maine Antique Digest

Miscellaneous Tokens and MedalsLot 494 (reduced)from one giant of the sculpture community to another! ($1500-2500)Lot 493appearing on the reverse is a direct copy of that used on theobverse of Fraser’s Oregon Trail commemorative half dollar. Thismedal was the 45th issue of the Society of Medalists. (G)494. PORTRAIT PLAQUE OF PAUL MANSHIP, 1953. 9”.Terracotta. Paul Jennewein, Sc. Mint Condition. Jennewein’ssuperb craftsmanship as a portraitist is evident in this stronglymodeled bust of Manship facing right surrounded by the legend,PAVL MANSHNIP SCVLPTOR.H146This work has direct connection to the Century Association whereManship served as President from 1950-1954. Jennewein, alsoa member and friend of the subject, made a 3 7/8” medal of thisportrait which he presented to the Century in 1953. Both artistsalso created medals directly for the organization: Jennewein, theCentury Association Centennial Medal in 1947 and Manship, theCentury Association Service Medal in 1955. A fabulous hommageLot 495 (reduced)495. SOCIETY OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE