For your consideration is a test-strike sample from the casting die of a Judaica high relief medal by E.N. Weistrop. The piece measures approximately 4-inches and it's the backside of the medal "A Lion of Israel.
More about the artist
Elizabeth Nealon WEISTROP (1916 - 1999).
Born in Troy New York and educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts as well as the National Academy of Design in New York City. She moved to Half Moon Bay California in the 1960's with her husband, raised a family, created beautiful works of art and passed in 1999.
She has been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the National Academy of Design, Allied Artist of America, National Sculpture Society/ Parke-Bernet Galleries, San Francisco Art Commission, as well as the Audubon Society.
Some of this highly talented artist awards include:
Lindsey Morris Memorial Prize
Daisy Lion Memorial Award-Allied Artists
1st Prize Pen and Brush Club, New York
1st Prize Kaywoodie Corporation
1st Prize Society of Medalists
Marin County Art Association
Elizabeth Weistrop's works include contemporary, classical, realist, human, and animal sculptures, bas-reliefs, and medals. Her style and connection with nature and realism is omnipresent throughout her works.
Some of her most notable commission include:
Sower of the Forest - Society of Medalist
Tribute to the Six Million - M. Frankenhuis Foundation
Alexander Graham Bell- Franklin Mint
Ann Sullivan Macy (Teacher of Helen Keller) - Franklin Mint
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