Franklin D. Roosevelt: Inlaid Wood Folk Art Portrait....
Description
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Inlaid Wood Folk Art Portrait.-1933. 13" x 15.5".
-A gift to the president from Victor D. Parenti of Philadelphia.
-Minor wear and aging, else fine.
This inlaid wood folk art portrait is signed on the front by Helios K. Rissanen, although the gift to FDR is attributed to "Mr. Victor D. Parenti, Esquire, of Philadelphia."
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An original and fabulous piece of FDR folk art, in excellent condition. A vintage hand-carved portrait of FDR, signed on the lower right by the artist, Helios K. Rissanen. Measuring 13 ¼ x 15 ½," this FDR folk art is a wonderful likeness of FDR, with the original bark on the sides of the carved artwork. A truly one of a kind piece of FDR folk art.
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