Hope Unite
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.697296
Object Type
Painting
Artist
Florian Froehlich
(Swiss, 1959)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Gifter
Florian Froehlich
Date
2009
Medium
canvas, paint (acrylic), wood, metal, lacquer
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 3/4 in x W 39 1/4 in x L 39 1/4 in (4.4 cm x 99.7 cm x 99.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBlack, white, orange, blue and yellow abstract painting representing hopes of a Europe which is ready to work with President Obama.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: Hope Unite Obama
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[artist's signature] 09/11;
Inscribed on reverse in pencil: "Hope unite"
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Obama
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Froehlich
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Catalogue No.
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2009-5
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Painted
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March 9 to
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May 20, 2009
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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
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