SML-264 Praying Hands (in frame) & SML-264A Praying Hands (bronzed)
SML-264 Praying Hands
SML-264 Praying
Hands (in frame) & SML-264A Praying Hands (bronzed)
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| reference numbers | SML-264: Praying Hands
(in frame) (M) SML-264A: Praying Hands (bronzed) (M) SML-264B: Praying Hands (gold finish) (M) |
| description | Albrecht Durer's Praying Hands sculpture |
| dimensions | framed version = 5 inches height x 4 inches wide, unframed version: height = 4 inches |
| topics and series | Topics:
Art
& Sculpture Reproductions Commercial Religious Figures & Themes Series: None |
| related items | SML-262 (Arthritic Hands) |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
SML-264:
(1956/1956/-) SML-264A:(1957-1965/-) SML-264B: (unknown) |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | SML-264 private issue for Johnson & Johnson - 700 made |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | SML-264:
Rare SML-264A: 225/300 SML-264B: 225/300 |
| auction notes | none |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. In his sixth 1956 Johnson & Johnson design, Baston portrayed Albrecht Durer's drawing of praying hands framed in an easel-type frame. The design was commissioned to introduce a tranquilizer, and the back of the frame displayed capsules and tablets painted the color of the drugs. A total of 700 were distributed to doctors and pharmacists by Johnson & Johnson salesmen.
A year later, Baston removed the commercial frame and distributed the bronzed hands through his retail group, primarily religious stores.From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.
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