Lot 15: A Pair of Decorative Metal Wall Plaques with Inspirational Quotes

A pair of rectangular wall plaques, constructed from metal with a dark, brushed-finish ground. Each plaque features two pre-drilled circular mounting holes to the left-hand margin. The first plaque is printed with the text A CLEVER PERSON SOLVES A PROBLEM. A WISE PERSON AVOIDS IT. followed by the name ALBERT EINSTEIN. The second plaque is printed with the text YOU DON’T HAVE TO SEE THE WHOLE STAIRCASE, JUST TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP. followed by the name MARTIN LUTHER KING. The text on both items is rendered in a white, serif typewriter-style font. The backgrounds exhibit a textured, antiqued effect with lighter horizontal striations. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the items.