SML-133 The Thinker (left) SML-133A The Thinker Pen Stand
SML-133 THE THINKER
SML-133 The Thinker
(left) SML-133A The Thinker Pen
Stand
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| reference numbers | SML-133: The Thinker
(M) SML-133A: The Thinker (bronzed) (M) SML-133B: The Thinker pen stand (bronzed or silver) (M) SML-133C: The Thinker (with thermometer in base) (M) |
| description | replica of Auguste Rodin's statue, The Thinker |
| dimensions | height = 4 1/4 inches (without thermometer) |
| topics and series | Topics: Art
& Sculpture Reproductions Series: None |
| related items | none |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
SML-133:
(1949/1975/-) SML-133A: (1976/-/-) SML-133B: (unknown) SML-133C: (unknown) |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | not applicable |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | SML-133:
350/400 (revised 2003) SML-133A: 350/400 (revised 2003) SML-133B: 400/450 (revised 2003) SML-133C: Rare |
| auction notes | none |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. Baston sculpted a replica of Auguste Rodin's (1840-1917) Thinker (Le Penseur) for the gift shop in New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. He also distributed the bronzed figurine through his gift stores and, from 1958-1967, also provided a silvered design as a pen stand. Baston sold the piece regularly through the years and experienced a "minor boom" every Spring when the figurine was purchased as a graduation gift.
From The Sebastian Miniature Collection by Dr. Glenn S. Johnson.
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