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Lot 26
Sale 6128 - American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Apr 27, 2021
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$3,000 -
5,000
Price Realized
$5,040
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Jean-Baptiste Nini (Italian, 1717-1786) A terracotta portrait medallion of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), France
Inscribed, "B. Franklin Il Dirige la Foudre et Brave les Tirans," (He directs lightning and braves tyrants), signed, dated with roman numerals, impressed with crest, signature, and date, "1778," framed.
Dia: 6 1/4 in. (terra cotta only)