This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/28/2014
Rare John F. Kennedy bust sculpture trophy given at the International Ladies Garment Workers Union convention in 1965, shortly after he signed the Minimum Wage Act. Sculpture by Robert Berks is made of plaster and painted a dark green, mounted at an asymmetrical angle. An engraved brass plaque on the back of the base reads ''A Presentation of / 65th Anniversary / Convention / ILGWU / Miami Beach / May 1965''. Measures 8.75'' in total height on a 3'' square base. Weighs 3 pounds, 1 ounce. Scattered minor chipping to surface and wear to base edges and corners, else near fine. A very rare JFK sculpture by Robert Berks, who also designed a similar sculpture of Robert Kennedy.