Auction Inventory

Saturday Lot #143

This letter was written to Tony Bennett from President Donald J. Trump. It was sent on Donald J. Trump’s personal letterhead on June 26, 2000. Trump is thanking Bennett for his birthday wishes and for drawings of Mar-a-Lago by Tony Bennett. Trump mentions that he treasures every drawing and painting that Tony Bennett ever gave him over the years. This letter was in Tony Bennett’s estate.

Trump also thanks Tony for performing at a dinner that Trump was honored at.

The highlight of this letter is the side note where Trump handwrites “great Building” with an arrow to pointing at Tony Bennett’s New York residence. 106 Central Park South building was ironically owned by Trump. Also included with this lot is a magazine advertisement in proof condition of Trump Parc 106 Central Park South, the exact building Trump was referring to. Not owned by Tony Bennett.

There is very little personal correspondence from Presidents history, especially one’s that the significance on being sent to a music icon and with this type of content.

Also with this lot are 3 original prints from www.teeboxtimes.com of photographs taken at Trump Doral in the Miami area, while covering the LIV Golf Miami Tournament in 2024. These are original proofs that have never been published of President Trump. These were not owned by Tony Bennett.

Provenance: The Estate of Tony Bennett’s, Julien’s Auctions

Estimate: $15,000.00 to $20,000.00