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Medal - Sydney Society of Artists, Australia, 1926
Reg. No: NU 35657
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- Summary:
- Australia New South Wales Sydney
Medal - Society of Artists Sydney Australia 1926 (AD)
Mint: Sydney
Awarded to: Sir W. Baldwin Spencer
Other Details: Medal designed by G. Rayner Hoff as an award for the advancement of Australian Art. It was minted in 1926 and awarded to Sir W. Baldwin Spencer, university scientist, anthropologist, photographer and administrator. - Description:
- A bronze medal (52 mm. diameter) featuring Art standing naked with drapery over shoulder holding paint brush and easel. The name of the recipient is engraved on the edge.
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 51 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 58.97 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | anthropology, art medals, australian art |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection, Rayner George Hoff, Sculptor (1894-1937), Society of Artists, Sydney, New South Wales, Walter Baldwin Spencer, Anthropologist, Biologist & Museum Director (1860-1929), Walter Baldwin Spencer, Anthropologist, Biologist & Museum Director (1860-1929) |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | societies |
| Series: | Sir W. Baldwin Spencer Medals |
| DateEra: | 1926 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Art standing naked with drapery over shoulder holding paint brush and easel; across medal SOCIETY OF ARTISTS / SYDNEY AUSTRALIA and the artist's name in small lettering, G. RAYNOR HOFF |
| Reverse Description: | Obverse: Reverse: IN APPRECIATION OF GOOD SERVICE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF AUSTRALIAN ART |
| Edge Description: | Engraved: SIR BALDWIN SPENCER K.C.M.G. 1926 |
| Inscriptions: | Edge: SIR BALDWIN SPENCER K.C.M.G. 1926 Obverse: SOCIETY OF ARTISTS SYDNEY AUSTRALIA and the artist's name in small lettering, G. RAYNOR HOFF Reverse: IN APPRECIATION OF GOOD SERVICE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF AUSTRALIAN ART |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Society of Artists, Sydney, Australia, 1926 |
| Artist: | Rayner Hoff, New South Wales, Australia, by 1926 |
| Awarded To: | Sir Walter Spencer - National Museum of Victoria, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1926 |
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