Portrait of Roosevelt in right profile above cartouche bearing the legend, "AGGRESSIVE FIGHTING FOR/ THE RIGHT IS THE NOBLEST/ SPORT THE WORLD AFFORDS." Signed by the artist, with 1920 copyright, upper right corner. Paper label verso reads: "The Roosevelt Bas-Relief. By James Earle Fraser. Copyrighted. Patent Applied For. All Rights Reserved. DECORATIVE ARTS LEAGUE. 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. Trade - DecArtS - Mark."

Issued shortly after Roosevelt's death. Fraser is best known for his Western Americana subjects, notably the iconic "The End of the Trail" sculpture and the buffalo nickel. This plaque had a very low casting, possibly as few as 25 pieces. Choice example with excellent patina and the original label.

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