A FINE BEN FRANKLIN COPPER BAS-RELIEF 19TH C

A FINE BEN FRANKLIN COPPER BAS-RELIEF 19TH C. Comprising a finely crafted large and impressive profile bust bas-relief oval plaque depicting Benjamin Franklin, of good anatomy and proportions with cascading hair and veining. On the truncation of the bust is engraved a French abbreviated inscription Benj. Franklin P. Merveille. Contained in a custom carved mahogany frame. Probably French and likely modeled after the 1786 medallion sculpted by artist and Franklin associate Augustine Dupre (1748-1843). The copper repoussé oval plaque measuring 23.25 inches by 18 inches (59 x 46 cm). Overall size including frame 29.5 inches by 24.5 inches (75 x 62 cm)

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