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Oral History interview with Marika Somogyi (1996)

Oral History interview with Marika Somogyi (1996)

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“… like all great artists…”

– The Adventure of Black Peter (BLAC)

We have had many posts here previously about Marika Somogyi, the sculptor of the 1987 art medal of Sherlock Holmes.

On August 28, 1996, Somogyi sat for this video interview with the Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties to discuss her memories of the Jewish Holocaust. This video is part 1 of the two part interview, part 2 has currently not been shared on the internet.

This video is part of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum‘s collection and can be found online by clicking HERE. Per the group’s posting, there is no restriction on the access and use of this video.

The video has no numismatic or Sherlockian content. We are sharing it here as it allows us to learn more about this sculptor who has designed some really incredible medallic works, including the Sherlock Holmes Art Medal that Numismarketing promoted back in 1987.

A Fascinating New Medal for Collectors (12/27/1987)

A Fascinating New Medal for Collectors (12/27/1987)

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“… I should have had a medal …” – The Adventure of the Three Garridebs (3GAR) Medal design captures the Holmes mystique. SHERLOCK Holmes, one of the world’s most famous fictional characters, is the subject of an imaginative new medal marking the centennial of his literary birth. The medal was designed by the noted medallic artist, Marika… Continue Reading

2001 Capitol Visitor Center Coins (with a Sherlockian angle)

2001 Capitol Visitor Center Coins (with a Sherlockian angle)

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“… in spite of the efforts of the United States government …”  – The Adventure of the Five Orange Pips (FIVE) The United States Mint struck a three coin series (half dollar, silver dollar and gold $5) in 2001 to help raise funds for the construction of the United States Capitol Visitor Center, which had broken ground… Continue Reading

Numismatic Art Award Recognizes Somogyi’s Work (1989)

Numismatic Art Award Recognizes Somogyi’s Work (1989)

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“If I were a sculptor …” – The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR) Marika Somogyi accepts the Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture from ANA President Stephen R. Taylor during the banquet at the ANA’s 98th Anniversary Convention. [1989] This article first appeared in the November 1989 issue of The Numismatist “Medals should be… Continue Reading

Somogyi Designs Holmes Centennial Medal (1987)

Somogyi Designs Holmes Centennial Medal (1987)

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“… But you’ll always find scratches round a keyhole.” – The Adventure of the Golden Pince Nez (GOLD) Reprinted from the November 18, 1987 issue of Coin World An art medal commemorating the centennial of the Sherlock Holmes character has been created by noted West Coast artist Marika Somogyi. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the fictional… Continue Reading

Somogyi Creates Sherlock Holmes Centennial Medal (1987)

Somogyi Creates Sherlock Holmes Centennial Medal (1987)

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“… But you’ll always find scratches round a keyhole.” – The Adventure of the Golden Pince Nez (GOLD) Reprinted from the December 1987 issue of The Numismatist In honor of the centennial of the introduction of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Marika Somogyi has added her name to the list of Sherlockian interpreters with an… Continue Reading