James Hoban Statue
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04052012-15-2
Object Type
Statue
Artist
Paul Ferriter
(Irish, 1967)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Gifter
Taoiseach Enda Kenny
Date
2012
Medium
metal (bronze, silver), wood, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 26 1/2 in x W 7 3/8 in x D 8 1/2 in (67.3 cm x 18.7 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionA bronze statue depicting James Hoban, the architect of the the White House. The statue stands with one leg forward, holding a rolled document to his chest. He wears a long coat with a collar. There are sterling silver plaques attached to the obverse and reverse of the wood base.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse of base: PRESENTED TO /
BARACK OBAMA /
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA /
ON THE OCCASION OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2012, BY /
AN TAOISEACH ENDA KENNY T.D. /
ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND /
JJC [maker’s mark] 925;
Engraved on side of bronze base: [artist’s signature] 2012;
Text of plaque on reverse of base: JAMES HOBAN /
ARCHITECT OF THE WHITE HOUSE /
JCC [maker’s mark]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official working visit to the White House by Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland for St. Patrick's Day in March 2012.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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Additional information about the life of James Hoban can be found on the White House Historical Association website: "James Hoban: Architect of the White House"
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