Portuguese Water Dog Statue
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02022011-30-1
Object Type
Figurine
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Artist
Luis Valadares
(Portuguese, 1949)
Date
2002
Medium
metal (bronze, unknown), wood, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 3/8 in x W 12 1/8 in x D 7 1/8 in (21.3 cm x 30.8 cm x 18.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBronze Portuguese Water Dog statue on a wooden base. The dog is standing facing to the left with its front paws on a board as it looks out over the bow of a ship.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: To President Barack Obama, from President Cavaco Silva /
Lisbon, 19th November 2010 /
Leitato & IR
;
Engraved on right of statue: Ivaladares /
[maker's mark] /
INCM 2002 /
65/150
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit hosted in Lisbon, Portugal in November 2010. The First Family's dogs Bo and Sunny were Portuguese Water Dogs.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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