GEORGE WASHINGTON'S PORTRAIT, WHICH INSPIRED THE ONE-DOLLAR BILL, WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF FOR A MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR PRICE.
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✍️ Christie's auction house announced the sale of a 1804 oil portrait of George Washington, which served as inspiration for the current US $1 bill.
👉 The portrait is expected to fetch between $500,000 to $1 million at auction. 👉 The sale will take place on January 23, 2026, in New York. 👉 The portrait was created by Gilbert Stuart in 1804. 👉 It was commissioned by James Madison, who later became the fourth President of the United States. 👉 The portrait has been owned by several prominent collectors and institutions before being donated to Clarkson University in 1951.
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