Cornish Celebration Presentation Plaquette 1905 - 1906

This small silver plaquette, created by the renowned American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens between 1905 and 1906, is a fine example of his refined, classical style. The piece, entitled "Cornish Celebration Presentation Plaquette", depicts a classical temple surrounded by trees, with an angel holding a torch in the foreground. Saint-Gaudens, known for his innovative use of form and light, captures a sense of grandeur and solemnity, reflecting the themes of celebration and commemoration. This meticulously crafted plaquette, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artist's enduring legacy in American sculpture.