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Bronze Medal of Rockefeller Center, Inc., United States, 1935. 0000.999.8282
Mintage: 500. The medal's style is very "art deco," in high relief. It sold for $1.25 in 1936 ($1.50 if gilt). The image "Wisdom" by Lawrie was inspired by Wm. Blakes' engraving of Jehovah. The reverse insc. is based upon Isaiah 33:6. Originally consisting of 14 buildings of the modern slab skyscraper type, Rockefeller Center was one of the most important urban projects of the 20th century. The medal
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International Silver Co.
Rockefeller Center
New York
Medal
1935
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Bronze
Rockefeller Center, Inc.
Lawrie, Lee
New York
United States
New York
Partial view of Rockefeller Center, looking NW, with clouds and sunburst behind building.
The sculpture "Wisdom" in clouds holding dividers (as depicted above central door of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in the monumental stone and glass sculpture by Lee Lawrie).
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