International studio (50.1913)

Our illustration shows the bust of the late Mr. J. P. Morgan, modeled by the well-known sculptor, Mr. C. S. Pietro.
This excellent work is gifted to the ancient little city of Ascoli Piceno, by Chevalier Luigi Mazzoni, who was its mayor
at the time of the restoration of the cope. It will be remembered how this magnificent garment was stolen and subsequently
purchased by Mr. Morgan, who immediately returned it on hearing the facts of the case. In gratitude for this act Mr.
Morgan received many honors, and now this faithful likeness will be placed for all time in the town hall of Ascoli Piceno.
Mr. Pietro saw in his subject the Michaelangelo of finance, and this inspiration guided him throughout his work, the
excellence of which may be judged by the hearty commendations extended to the artist by Mr. Morgan's daughters,
Mrs. Satterlee, Mrs. Hamilton, Miss Morgan, as well as by Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr.