Winter Discovery Auction Nov 14
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/14/2013
Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) . Signed Eisenstaedt Photograph to Alex Rose.
Iconic matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 inch portrait by Alfred Eisenstaedt, affixed to its original 11 x 14
mount, signed and inscribed in black ink on the mount, “For Alex Rose—with the esteem and best
wishes of his friend - John F. Kennedy.” In good condition, with uniform toning to the mount and
fading to the inscription but not to the bold signature. Sold together with a copy of an article from the
Dec. 8, 1969 New York Magazine, about Alex Rose and his friendship with JFK and including
mention of the signed photographs on his wall.The renowned photographer took this portrait at JFK’s home in August 1960 after he had received the
Democratic nomination for president. Kennedy and his staffers found the image to be so ‘presidential’
that it was used by the White House during his entire administration. The original recipient of this
particular photo was Alex Rose (1898 - 1976), a labor leader in the American Hatters' Union who
went on to become co-founder of the American Labor Party, vice-chairman of the Liberal Party of New
York, and widely considered to have been one of the most brilliant political strategists of the 20th
century. An attractive and familiar pose with excellent political and Democratic association.
John F Kennedy Signed Photograph
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