Donald De Lue (1897-1988)

comprising six designs for medals, two designs for an ecclesiastical commission, an allegorical drawing, and a bronze medal; the drawings all variously signed or stamped for the artist and archivally numbered

The metal is in very good overall condition. Some rubbing to patina as expected. Cast by the "Medallic Art Co. NY". The drawings in generally good condition. All archivally mounted. With tape in matte boards. Areas of pin holes and stray marks as expected as these were working drawings for designs. The framed example not examined out of frame.
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Donald De Lue, Group of Drawings and Commemorative Medal