Ronald Reagan Presidential Commemorative Collage
Mixed media memorabilia display and ephemera • Official National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) production; photograph attributed to a White House photographer
Style & Movement
Political Memorabilia / Americana
Medium & Technique
Color offset lithograph photograph, printed commemorative envelope with postage stamp (First Day Cover), and a printed parchment-style appreciation letter
Creation Period
Circa 1981-1982
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 36 inches; vertical rectangular format
Subject Description
A vertical collage featuring a portrait of the 40th President Ronald Reagan, an 'Inauguration Day' stamped envelope dated January 20, 1981, and a letter of appreciation from Guy Vander Jagt and Robert Michel regarding the 1981 GOP Victory Plan
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (visible reflection and framing suggests items are preserved under glass, though slight yellowing of the paper is evident)
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Gifted by the National Republican Congressional Committee to donors/supporters of the 1981 GOP Victory Plan; likely residential ownership since the early 1980s
Art Historical Significance
Representational of 20th-century political fundraising and donor appreciation tactics; captures the iconography of the 'Reagan Era' and the transition of the U.S. presidency
Notable Features
Features an autopen or printed signature of Ronald Reagan on the photo; includes a postmarked First Day Cover which adds philatelic interest
Condition Issues
Potential UV light fading to the photograph color; slight oxidative yellowing of the letters; minor handling marks on the frame
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the use of UV-protective archival glass; maintain a stable environment with 50% humidity to prevent paper warping or adhesive failure