Lot #0016B: 1933 Art Deco Bronze Medal for the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition by Medallic Art Company NY, Designed by Emil R. Zettler; 2 23/32"; 139 grams
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High Bid: | $25.00 |
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Bidding Ended: | Thu, Nov 19 9:13:00 pm ET |
High Bidder: | 575 |
Bid Increment: | $2.00 |
Starting Bid: | $1.00 |
Item Location: | 148 Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046 |
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As the artist wrote in the pamphlet accompanying the medal:
"The youthful figure of strength, energy and action represents the intellectual arch between natures's resources and man's work. From research and invention have come the great achievements of the century, 1833-1933. The extended arms of the figure praise the work of Science and Industry and their great benefits to humanity."
This is a beautiful example of both art deco and machine age symbolism. As the U.S. was struggling to leave the Great Depression, belief in science and technology was at an all-time high and the Century of Progress Exposition was a way to celebrate this "scientific optimism." Those were the endeavors that would make life better for everyone. Unfortunately, the horror of World War II that was only six years in the future would illustrate the other uses of research and industry.
The medal was struck in different sizes. The large size is the official souvenir medal whereas the smaller sized "so-called dollar" HK-463 is the official medal. No mintages are reported.
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Nov 19, 2020 - 5:56:05 PM | $25.00 | i575 |
Nov 19, 2020 - 5:56:05 PM | $23.00 | i868 |
Nov 19, 2020 - 5:55:57 PM | $21.00 | i575 |
Nov 19, 2020 - 5:55:57 PM | $19.00 | i868 |
Nov 19, 2020 - 5:55:28 PM | $17.00 | i575 |
Nov 19, 2020 - 5:55:28 PM | $15.00 | i868 |
Nov 19, 2020 - 10:52:28 AM | $10.00 | i575 |
Nov 19, 2020 - 10:52:28 AM | $9.00 | i1512 |
Nov 17, 2020 - 8:16:48 AM | $8.00 | i575 |
Nov 17, 2020 - 8:16:48 AM | $7.00 | i935 |
Nov 15, 2020 - 11:17:07 AM | $6.00 | i575 |
Nov 15, 2020 - 11:17:07 AM | $5.00 | i317 |
Nov 14, 2020 - 2:22:49 PM | $3.00 | i317 |
Nov 14, 2020 - 12:18:45 AM | $2.00 | i1062 |
Nov 13, 2020 - 6:59:21 PM | $1.00 | i36 |