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Presidential and Politicaleagle’s head. The artist’s full signature is in tiny letters to the rightof TR’s left foot. Inscribed in large bold letters in the exergue is:THEODORE ROOSEVELT – AMERICAN.Theodore Roosevelt was the subject of a great many tokens, medalsand plaques, virtually all of which portrayed him in a head andshoulder motif. This standing representation of TR is a notable andpowerful departure from the norm and presents him as a figure,both dynamic and commanding, both traits that he exhibited inabundance. In our opinion, this would have to be the centerpiece ofa display of Theodore Roosevelt medallic portraits. We are aware ofonly one other example of this plaqueLot 137 (reduced)This specimen is the only one known to us in this rectangular format,(H-I)Christian Petersen was born in Denmark and came to this countryat the age of 9. He studied die cutting at the Newark NJ TechnicalSchool, after which he worked for jewelry manufacturing firms inAttleboro, MA. for 15 years. While in New England he made a fewmedals for the Robbins, Co.; Whitehead & Hoag and Balfour andalso created sculpture, busts and reliefs. He then moved to AmesIowa where he was appointed to the art faculty of Iowa StatesCollege in 1934. he remained with the school for 21 years duringwhich time he created most of his sculpture. He is the subject of abook and catalogue Raisonne by Lea Rosson DeLong ChristianPetersen, Sculptor, Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University Press (2000)242 pages in which this plaque is not listed! ($1200-1700)WOODROW WILSONLot 138 (reduced)138. SPECTACULAR “THEODORE ROOSEVELT – AMERICAN”PLAQUE, ND. 7 ¾ x 12 ¾” Cast Bronze. About Uncirculated.Christian Petersen, Sc. About Uncirculated. Theodore Roosevelt ishere presented wearing a three piece suit in a full figured pose –standing and looking straight ahead with his left hand in his pantspocket. In the upper right hand corner is a representation of the GreatSeal of the United States with the diagnostic circle of stars above theLot 139 (reduced)139. WOODROW WILSON GALVANO 1917. 14 ¼.” Cast Bronze.Rene Gregoire, Sc. Extremely Fine. Uniface. Obverse with a bustof Wilson 3/4 left flanked by a flaming torch at left and fasces atright. Border of 47 stars with displayed eagle below. To the left ofthe torch is the artist’s signature, RENE GREGOIRE/ PARIS 1917.The obverse of this medal was used on the well-known AmericaJoins the Allies medal published by the Paris Mint. This gigantic31H