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Lot 61

Eisenhower, Dwight D. Framed print of Abraham Lincoln given in 1953 by President Eisenhower Sgt. John Moaney, his valet, as a Christmas present, 12 x 9¼ inches on a 13¾ x 10½ inch mount. Handsomely framed to 22¾ x 19¼ inches. The print was made from an original painting made by Eisenhower (from an Alexander Gardner photograph), It was reproduced by Hallmark for the Christmas card that was given to White House staff and friends. Six of Eisenhower's paintings were used as Christmas cards to his staff during his administration., this being the image used on the first one. President Eisenhower was a great admirer of Lincoln. According to Mary Evans Seeley, in Season's Greetings From The White House, he began work on the Lincoln painting while waiting for news of a Korean armistice. Joyce C. Hall, the Hallmark chief executive and an acquaintance of Eisenhower's, suggested that Ike use his own painting of Lincoln on the White House Christmas card. Ike didn't think it was good enough, but acquiesced.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.

 
Realized $357



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