Lot 97
Roosevelt, Franklin D. An unusual etched metal engraving owned and used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the White House in 1934 and given to Lillian Rogers Parks, who worked backstairs at the White House for 30 years. The drawing is called "End of the Road" by W. Witzenbacher. It is done on a coated metal plate, the actual drawing being in bright metal, which has acquired wonderful shimmering colors over the years and has a three-dimensional effect. The scene is of a long road leading past fields and pastures to a small village with a church; storm clouds loom in the background. The colorful and evocative etching is set in the original 14 x 9 inch gold-leaf frame. In a historical note of provenance dated January 30, 1983 and typed on a card imprinted with the Presidential seal and "The White House / Washington," Mrs. Parks states. "It was on display in the upstairs living quarters. It was given to me by Pres. Roosevelt on March 13, 1934…."
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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