SML-192 The Favored Scholar
SML-193 The Favored Scholar
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| reference numbers | SML-193: The Favored Scholar
(tan) (M) SML-193A: The Favored Scholar (painted) (M) SML-193B: The Favored Scholar (© incised in bottom) (AL) |
| description | teacher explaining to student |
| dimensions | height = 4 1/8 inches, base = 2 inches x 2 1/2 inches |
| topics and series | Topics:
Art
& Sculpture Reproductions Children
Schools,
etc. Series: Rogers Group |
| related items | SML-194 (Neighboring Pews); SML-195 (Weighing the Baby) |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
SML-193:
(1952/1957/-) about 500 produced SML-193A: (1954/1957/-) 50 produced SML-193B: (1941/-/-) quantity unknown |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | not applicable |
| era first introduced. | Arlington |
| value range | SML-193:
200/250 SML-193A: Rare SML-193B: Rare (revised 2003) |
| auction notes | none |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. Salem Sculptor John Rogers (1829-1904) created over a hundred designs cast into plaster sculpture. Known as "Rogers Groups," they are now cherished and valued art representing a history of America. Standing a foot to over two feet high, they are a tannish-brown in hue.
Baston chose three Rogers Groups on display at the Harrison Grey Otis House on Cambridge Street in Boston to reduce to miniature scale. About 500 of each were produced, but Sebastian collectors did not like the absence of color. About 50 of each were painted, but they had not been molded with color separation in mind.
"The Favored Scholar" shows a young man teacher at a high desk explaining some course of study to an attractive young lady student while a youthful male student tries to break up the conversation.From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.
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