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SOM#044, Wheeler Williams, Peace on Earth, 1951
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Photo by John Birks
Number Issued: 750 Bronze
Bronze, 72.2 mm, 179 g
The obverse depicts Williams’ conception of the Christ child enthroned on his mother’s shoulders. On the reverse, the legend: PEACE ON EARTH is positioned above a recumbent Dorset ram.
FROM THE ARTIST
I am delighted to learn that the issue of this medal will coincide with the Christmas season and hope that it will carry its message of peace, hope and cheer to all members of the Society of Medalists, whose appreciation of this phase of American sculpture has meant so much to its continued development.
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![SOM#044, Wheeler Williams, Peace on Earth, 1951
[b]Photo by John Birks[/b]
[i]Number Issued: 750 Bronze[/i]
Bronze, 72.2 mm, 179 g
The obverse depicts Williams’ conception of the Christ child enthroned on his mother’s shoulders. On the reverse, the legend: PEACE ON EARTH is positioned above a recumbent Dorset ram.
[b]FROM THE ARTIST[/b]
I am delighted to learn that the issue of this medal will coincide with the Christmas season and hope that it will carry its message of peace, hope and cheer to all members of the Society of Medalists, whose appreciation of this phase of American sculpture has meant so much to its continued development.
Keywords: sold](albums/userpics/10001/SOM%23044-combo.jpg "SOM#044, Wheeler Williams, Peace on Earth, 1951
[b]Photo by John Birks[/b]
[i]Number Issued: 750 Bronze[/i]
Bronze, 72.2 mm, 179 g
The obverse depicts Williams’ conception of the Christ child enthroned on his mother’s shoulders. On the reverse, the legend: PEACE ON EARTH is positioned above a recumbent Dorset ram.
[b]FROM THE ARTIST[/b]
I am delighted to learn that the issue of this medal will coincide with the Christmas season and hope that it will carry its message of peace, hope and cheer to all members of the Society of Medalists, whose appreciation of this phase of American sculpture has meant so much to its continued development.
Keywords: sold")
