Description:
A Fine Italian patinated bronze bust of President William H. Taft (1857–1930)
cast after a model by Frederick E. Triebel (1865-1944, American)
Nelli Foundry, Rome
The 27th U.S. President and Jurist, depicted with a thick mustache, wearing a bowtie, vest and coat, inscribed F.B. Triebel. Sculp., and Fond. Nelli, Roma, raised on a rectangular molded pedestal.
The Roman foundry operated by the Nelli family during the last quarter of the 19th century cast works for many leading sculptors of the day, including Alfred Gilbert and Anton Van Wouw.
Ref: 1113
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