1935 Medallic Arts Co. Mark Twain Century Of His Birth Bronze Plaque / Orig. Box For Sale

This is a 1935 Mark Twain Centenary bronze plaque medal sculpted by John Flanagan and struck by the Medallic Art Co. as part of the Society of Medalists series.Design and DetailsArtist: John Flanagan (American, 1865–1952)Year Issued: 1935 (marking the centenary of Mark Twain's birth, 1835–1935)Material: BronzeSize: About 3 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches (8.9 by 5.7 cm)Front Imagery: Shows Mark Twain sitting in a chair and holding a pipe.Quote and Figures: Features standing figures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn next to the words: "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”Collector and Museum ValueMuseums: Examples are housed in notable collections, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art.Packaging: Many collectors value these pieces when they include the original two-piece cardboard box.

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