Portuguese Water Dog Statue
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02022011-30-1
Object Type
Figurine
Artist
Luis Valadares
(Portuguese, 1949)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
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 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.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's November 2010 visit to Portugal to attend the NATO summit meeting. 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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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