Lot 85
Bush, George H.W. & Barbara. Oversize White House Christmas Card for 1989 Signed by President Bush in black ink and by Barbara Bush in blue ink, 16" x 11¾." With an embossed Presidential Seal at lower left, and housed in a navy folder with an embossed Presidential Seal on the cover. This image was painted by White House staff artist, William Gemmell, depicting the South Portico of the White House during a snowfall. The Christmas tree in the Blue Room is visible through a window. Some 7500 gift prints were mailed out with autopenned signatures of the President and First Lady; however, these oversize cards, with original signatures by the President and First Lady were given to very few personal friends and personal staff. This was the Bush's first Christmas at the White House. A beautiful collector's item.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
From a former member of President Reagan's staff.
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| Realized $1,840 |
