Bust in profile left in civilian dress with medal, in decorative, cast-iron frame.

Rudolf von Auerswald (1795-1866), Prussian Statesman

Maker unknown, Germany

Second quarter of the 19th century

  • Titles Rudolf von Auerswald (1795-1866), Prussian Statesman (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in., 642.6g (21.3 x 16.2 cm, 0.6 kg)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.389
  • Work Type portrait medallion
  • Classification Medals

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