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White House Association Bids $2.5M for Rockwell Sketches

11/14/2025

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The White House Historical Association will bid on four Norman Rockwell sketches at auction.
The sketches depict diverse individuals in the White House lobby and have been on display for decades.
A federal court ruled in favor of William Elam III in a family ownership dispute.
The auction starts at $2.5 million and may reach $6 million, with the association aiming to reclaim the pieces despite competition.

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Story summary

The White House Historical Association will bid on four Norman Rockwell sketches at auction.
The sketches depict diverse individuals in the White House lobby and have been on display for decades.
A federal court ruled in favor of William Elam III in a family ownership dispute.
The auction starts at $2.5 million and may reach $6 million, with the association aiming to reclaim the pieces despite competition.