NIXON’S PERSONAL 1972 CHRISTMAS GIFT TO WEST WING STAFF.
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Winning Bid:
$189.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #203 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1428 in auction 203
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Item Description
This and the following item are two of five annual Christmas presents created for the President and Mrs. Nixon to give only to their inner circle of approximately 125 West Wing staffers. These were issued from 1969 through 1973. It is very likely they were assembled by the White House employed craftsman known as Frank the Framer. The heavy wooden frame is 17.5x26". At left on a linen backing is full color print bordered in gold with gold foil small plaque below reading “Theodore Roosevelt/by John Singer Sargent/the White House Collection From/THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. NIXON/Christmas 1972.” At right with gold lettering on parchment-like paper is historical information about the painting T. R. posed for in 1903. The text concludes with large gold text “With Best Wishes/The President And Mrs. Nixon/At Christmas/1972.” There is a diagonal gold ribbon accent and large gold foil 3.5" presidential seal at lower right. Only a tiny rub dot or two on the frame. NM. A very limited Presidental gift.
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