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Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024

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Features a remarkable selection of historic Americana, including important 18th-century American furniture and Delft from the collection of Constance & Dudley Godfrey; an exceptionally rare North Carolina survey map; New England & Philadelphia furniture, including an exceptional Philadelphia easy chair & a rare Connecticut Chippendale carved cherry chest in undisturbed surface; from a Revolutionary & patriotic-focused New England collection are rare prints & documents, early brass, ceramics, furniture, & accessories; a group of early portraits features Sully, Stuart, & Sharples; & much more Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Benjamin Franklin Terracotta Portrait Medallion
Lot 1076

Benjamin Franklin Terracotta Portrait Medallion

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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$1,300
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Balon 1890, after Nini 

cast terracotta, portrait of Franklin in fur cap, legend reading "B. FRANKLIN AMERICAIN", signed at shoulder "NINI F(ecit) 1777" and coat of arms, 4-1/2 in. diameter 

Note: Further study of the physical attributes of the medallion prove it likely to be of the hand of Émile Balon circa 1890. The one being offered with squared rims and a glossy surface which indicates a late 19th century production. 

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Private Collection, New York, NY; Private Collection

excellent overall, hole going from back through top edge for hanging (as made), deaccession number on verso "GS67 " and smaller "NE "

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