Giant color vintage 15 x 19.25 portrait of Five-Star General and Supreme Commander Eisenhower affixed to its original 17.5 x 22.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “Merry Christmas, Aks. D. E., 1954.” The original was painted by Thomas E. Stephens, Eisenhower’s friend and a renowned portrait painter, primarily of iconic American figures. Framed to an overall size of 23 x 28. In fine condition. Ike presented this massive portrait to his close friend and financial adviser, Aksel Nielsen, a philanthropist who served under him on the Advisory Commission on Government Housing Policies and Programs, as well as the Civil and Defense Mobilization Board. Especially appealing because of these close personal associations, this is without a doubt one of the most impressive Eisenhower portraits we have encountered. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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