Edmond Amateis

Amateis, Edmond Romulus

American, born Italy, 1897 - 1981

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The relief is on a circular medallion featuring a seated dog looking at its reflection in water. The dog is depicted in a stylized form with defined lines, giving it a geometric appearance. The sculpture is bronze in color, suggesting it is made of metal. The dog is on the right side of the medallion with its reflection visible in the water below. The medallion is bordered by an inscription that reads, "LOSE NOT THE SUBSTANCE FOR THE SHADOW." The medallion has a smooth, polished finish that highlights the design's contours and edges.
Edmond Amateis, Medallic Art Company, Aesop's Fables: A Dog and a Shadow [reverse], 1940, silver plated bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists), 2015.19.3673.b

Aesop's Fables: A Dog and a Shadow [reverse]

Edmond Amateis, Medallic Art Company · 1940 · silver plated bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3673.b

The sculpture is a circular relief featuring a hawk standing over a subdued dove. The hawk is adorned with a crown, with the text "THE DOVES ELECT A HAWK THEIR KING" embossed around the edge of the medallion. The sculpture is cast in a metallic material, likely bronze, with detailed features of the hawk and dove, as well as the text. The medallion is similar in size and shape to a large coin, showcasing intricate craftsmanship in the embossed features.
Edmond Amateis, Medallic Art Company, Aesop's Fables: The Kite, Hawk, and Pigeons [obverse], 1940, silver plated bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift through subscription to the Society of Medalists, 1940), 2015.19.3673.a

Aesop's Fables: The Kite, Hawk, and Pigeons [obverse]

Edmond Amateis, Medallic Art Company · 1940 · silver plated bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3673.a