Lot 1194
Colorful Commemorative Metal Plate for the "Grand Old Party." United States, c. 1909. A delightfully elaborate work of high political art for its time. The plate celebrates the latest President-elects from the Republican Party to reach the White House -- William H.Taft, and his Vice-president, James S. Sherman, who were inaugurated on March 4th, 1909. The portraits of both are especially well rendered. Bordering them are ten smaller cameo portraits of past presidential aspirants and winners -- from Gen. John C. Fremont in 1853, through Honest Abe, Garfield, Blaine, and Teddy Roosevelt. Along with the decorative banners and bunting, the shields, the gold borders and arabesques, the flags and the view of the White House, all combine to make this a most complex and artful piece of propaganda. Plate has expected handling wear at edges, with a few diminutive spots of discreet touch up, otherwise, the preservation is exceptional and the art 99% complete. Width: 9-5/8".
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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