Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Antique Bronze Bas - Relief Plaque
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:18652847 | Year: 1899+ |
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Type: Plaque |
President: Theodore Roosevelt | Material: Bronze |
For sale is an antique plaquecommemorating the U.S.president Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. It is a beautifully designed bas-reliefplaque measuring 7 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches and weighing 5 lbs.11ounces. The material is not magnetic, so this is presumably bronze asit appears. Inscribed on the obverse of the plaque is a famous quote from T.R.:"I wish to preach, no...t the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life, the life of effort, labor and strife; topreach that highest form of success which comes, not from the man who desiresmere easy peace, but to the man who does not shrink from danger, from hardship, or from bitter toil, and who out of these wins the splendid ultimatetriumph." Theimage of T.R. facing left is in high relief against an overall pattern of artnouveau style flowers. Belowthis is his facsimile signature "TheodoreRoosevelt". Original patina has been worn away in places. Rarerthan the usually-seen plaque by Fraser.See the attached photos to evaluatethe plaque's condition. I would be pleased to provide additional photos onrequest.