Olin Levi Warner: Pioneer of Bas Relief Portraiture Olin Levi Warner (1844-1896) stands as a significant figure in late 19th-century American sculpture, largely recognized for his masterful execution of bas relief portrait medallions and busts—a technique that profoundly impacted the artistic landscape of his time. Born in Suffield, Connecticut, Warner’s lineage traced back to Seth Warner, a Revolutionary War hero, imbuing him with an…