G20
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.12072011-6-2
Object Type
Book
Artist
Laurence Jenkell
(French, 1965)
Gifter
President Nicolas Sarkozy
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall H 3/8 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 11 7/8 in (1 cm x 24.1 cm x 30.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA paperback book with accompanying CD by Laurence Jenkell. The cover depicts a red, white, and blue sculpture with white and gold stars.Historical NoteReceived as part of the gifts for foreign leaders during the 2011 G20 in Cannes, France. A candy sculpture depicting the United States Flag, similar to the ones shown on the cover of the book, was also gifted to President Barack Obama.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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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