1777 Benjamin Franklin NINI Terra Cotta Medallion
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A 1777 Benjamin Franklin terracotta medallion By Jean-Baptiste Nini (1717-1786). The portrait terracotta plaque medallion in high relief, depicts Franklin wearing his famous beaver fur hat with the inscription, B. Franklin - Americain. Produced and sculpted in France by Nini during the height of Ben Franklin’s popularity with the French. Nini has both signed and dated the truncation of Franklin’s bust with “NINI - 1777” and added his personal arms as well. Large size medal / medallion measuring 4.5" diameter. Well housed under glass in a gilt wood shadow box frame, 11.25" x 11.25" x 2-1/8" deep.
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1777 Benjamin Franklin NINI Terra Cotta Medallion
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