Details:

John F. Kennedy owned gold and wood stand-up picture frame with ruby insets, accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from Evelyn Lincoln confirming its White House history. The round frame measures approximately 4.25 x 4.25 inches and is housed in its original blue silk-lined jewelry case from Fasano, Torino, Italy, the luxury firm from which it originated.

According to the accompanying typed letter on White House stationery, dated January 26, 1994, this frame was presented to President Kennedy by a close personal friend during his 1961 visit to Italy. Kennedy later brought the piece back to the United States in his luggage and placed it in his desk in the Oval Office, where it remained until its removal on November 23, 1963, the day after his assassination.

The letter is signed by Evelyn Lincoln, President Kennedy’s longtime personal secretary and one of the most trusted custodians of his personal effects and White House legacy. The letter is addressed to Robert L. White, a well-known collector and steward of Kennedy material, further strengthening the item’s provenance chain.

This is a rare and intimate presidential artifact with unimpeachable provenance, directly linking it to President Kennedy’s personal workspace in the Oval Office and his historic 1961 European travels—an exceptional centerpiece for any serious Kennedy or White House collection.

Provenance: From the personal files of Evelyn Lincoln, Kennedy’s longtime secretary; later part of the Robert L. White Museum Collection—one of the most respected and comprehensive JFK archives ever assembled.

Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11665 1414297-1