Everett Raymond Kinstler (New York, 1926-). Study for official White House Portrait for Pres. Ronald Reagan. 1991. Oil on treated canvas, Canvas Size 19¼” x 15¼” Image: 14½” x 12½”

The painting is a study for the official White House portrait of Reagan. Artist’s signature, title, and the year appear at upper right.

Inscribed 3 times for Rex Scouten from President Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan and the Artist.

“Dear Rex- Our very best wishes & Warmest Friendship./ Ronald Reagan.”

“Dear Rex- with so much love and appreciation/ Nancy Reagan.”

“For Rex- Whose friendship & belief helped make this portrait possible- with affection- Ray - 27 Mar. ’91.”

Everett Kinstler is an American portrait painter who has painted seven Presidents -- Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush – and over 50 cabinet members. His portraits of Ford and Reagan are the official White House portraits.

Provenance: Rex Scouten Collection of White House Americana.

Condition: Treated canvas, crease lower right corner beneath, evidence of adhesive on corners from mounting, not laid down. No paint loss, over all condition good.