1503
Teddy Roosevelt Inscribed Portrait
Estimate:
$4,000 - $5,000
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
November 4th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Category
Description
Original photo portrait of Roosevelt with credit line of Moffett Studio, Chicago, 1910, boldly inscribed in black pen, "For George Straube with all good wishes from Theodore Roosevelt;" probably about 1912, when Roosevelt was campaigning for President. (Straube, 1878-1948, was a news reporter for the Chicago Journal and the Herald and Examiner); photographic print, 13 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. visible, in a fine archival quality frame.
Condition
Additional comments added on 11/3/23: Yes there is a blemish in the spot mentioned with "University Company" authentication papers from James Plumer
Attractive sepia toning, with strong contrast between the ink and printed surface
Provenance
From a private collector; purchased at auction in 2012; and with description from University Archives.
