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Theodore Roosevelt Bronze Plaque by James Earle Fraser
1920-Dated, Theodore Roosevelt Bas-Relief Portrait Commemorative Plaque by sculptor James Earle Fraser, Cast in solid heavy Bronze with "Fraser - 19*20", Choice Extremely Fine.
James Earle Fraser, sculptor (1876-1953), is best remembered in the numismatic world as the designer of the United States Buffalo Nickel. This large 13" x 10" Bronze Plaque is thick and heavy (about 7.5 pounds) with a large Profile Portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt in High-relief. We have sold several similar examples of this plaque typically, selling for between about $1,600 to $2,400. A commemorative Memorial display Plaque produced following Teddy's death in 1919. Below his portrait is an inscription reading: "Aggressive Fighting For The Right Is The Noblest Sport The World Affords." The sculptor's name and the date "Fraser - 19*20" appear in the upper right corner. The first two and last two numerals of the date are separated by a ring with a C inside (copyright symbol), making the date appear to read "19C20". On the back of the plaque there is an original paper slip that identifies the plaque, the artist, and the maker (DecArtS), with a thick copper wire attached for hanging on display.
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