Augustus Saint-Gaudens Bronze Relief Plaque

(Irish/American, 1841-1907). Ca. 1901. Depicts Chief Justice Horace Gray (1828-1902). Gray was born in Boston. He was Harvard educated. In 1854 he was appointed by President Chester Arthur to serve on the United States Supreme Court where he edited sixteen volumes of court records. He resigned on July 4, 1902 and he died September 15th of that year. He is buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery. The WWII Liberty ship is named the SS HORACE GRAY in his honor. Plaque is inscribed at top: “Horace Gray in his seventy-fourth year, Washington, D. C., April MDCCCI”. With Augustus Saint-Gaudens monogram signature. 7 1/2″ high x 8 1/4″ wide. Along with a book titled: “Augustus Saint-Gaudens” by C. Lewis Hind. London and New York: The John Lane Company. 1908. 11 1/4″ high x 8″ wide. Contains numerous illustrations of his work, including of Horace Gray. August Saint-Gaudens was a frequent visitor to Marion, Massachusetts where he spent time at the Old Stone Studio. Book and plaque weigh: 4.2 lbs. Good original condition. Book shows minor scuffing to boards. Shows foxing on front and back pages and a few minor tears.