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RARE Large Abstract Mid Century Modern President John F. Kennedy - JFK- 1st Ed Bust Sculpture Statue by Robert Berks in 1963
This isa very high-qualityFirstEditioncast bustofPresident John F.Kennedy.Thisis the original plaster (Alvastone) castfull-sizedversionreleased byartist Robert Berks.You can see hisfingerprints in the work. It has a beautiful silver verdigris finishandis mounted on a5\" x 5\" x 1.5\"plinth base.The back of the sculpture is signed \"© 63Berks\".
Note that a similar sculpture sold at Sotheby\'s sale House for $5,200 onOctober 23rd 2012 from the catalog “The White House Years of RobertS. McNamara” and there is another onecurrently being sold on at $3,000 and at Amazon for$4,750. This will be an excellent find for the new owner. You\'ll enjoyowning& displaying this stunningPresident John F.Kennedycollectible sculpture.
It is in excellent vintage condition. There are veryfaint, barely noticeable chips out of the verdigrised patina with the plaster bronzeshowing under behind the head. The face is flawless. The plinth has somescuffing.
History of the Sculpture...
Original \"Inaugural Head\" sculpture ofJohn F. Kennedy was createdin plaster the night of President Kennedy\'sassassination,by Robert Berks whose signatureis on the nape of theneck.His fingerprints are visible as each piece has slightvariations. It is signed and dated on the left nape: \"Berks C 63.\"This is the only sculpted likeness of President Kennedy that Jacqueline Kennedyliked stating \"it captures the essence of Jack\". The work evokes areverent presence in its own right that no other likeness has been able toproject, one can hardly pass it by without at least thinking a respectful,\"good morning Mr. President.\" It is a most beloved historical work ofart begun as the sun set on that tragic day in November of 1963 after Mr. Berksreceiving a phone call from a friend at the news desk of the New York Times,according to Robert Berks estate.
It\'lltakeyour breath away when you seeit in person! It is often seen in theWhiteHouseduringa President Obama\'sinterview or photo session.
The original, 8 ft bronze bust,wasinstalled in1971 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington,DC.
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