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Antique Bronze Honoring President William H. Taft Arbitration Treaties of 1919

$19,950
£15,171.10
€17,499.12
CA$27,946.30
A$31,277.43
CHF 16,331.70
MX$381,586.48
NOK 207,309.51
SEK 196,723.96
DKK 130,675.17
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About the Item

A magnificent bronze sculpture honoring the work of William Howard Taft, American President 1909-1913, his Secretary of State, Philander Chase Knox 1853-1921 and the British Diplomat, Viscount James Bryce 1838-1922 who together crafted the Taft Arbitration Treaties of 1911. The treaties were designed to limit aggression in Europe and provide the means to resolve disputes and reduce the risk of war. The bronze is unsigned, but inscribed with a copyright mark and the year, 1919. A massive warrior representing Germany attempting to split the globe in half with a sword, restrained by a bald eagle representing the United States and a lion representing England as the classically robed figure of Peace releases a dove. Inscribed in the frieze are the names TAFT KNOX BRYCE amazing piece of history.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1919
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: UHP-E-TNNN1stDibs: LU928537016082

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