3rd Dec, 2024 12:00

Teddy Bears of Witney Auction

 
  Lot 4
 

4

A rare large signed and inscribed photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, dated 1909

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £300 - £500


 
A rare large signed and inscribed photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, dated 1909, showing Roosevelt half-length wearing pince-nez, photographer signed bottom right corner ‘W.D. Young B.E.A., the mount inscribed in ink ‘To E.H. Lawrence, with the regards of, Theodore Roosevelt, Dec. 16th 1909’, sunken mount, framed and glazed —15in. (38cm.) x 12in. (30.5cm.) size of photo, overall size 28in. (71cm.) x 24in. (61cm.); purchased from Phillips London, 17th March 1994, lot 323, the pages of the catalogue are attached to the reverse