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Un Parfait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Un Parfait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Un Parfait

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07192011-44-6.a-h
Object Type Work, Visual
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1764)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass (lead crystal), plastic (acrylic), textile, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Case) H 10 1/2 in x W 24 3/8 in x D 4 5/8 in (26.7 cm x 61.9 cm x 11.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Goblet) H 5 1/2 in x Diam 3 1/4 in (14 cm x 8.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionArt installation of six opaque black glass goblets enclosed in a display case. All goblets fit into a base the is covered in mostly black fabric with a red square on one of the ends.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2011 G8 Summit held in Deauville, France from May 26 - May 27.
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 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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