Gamble and Frolic
Artifact ID1981.00020.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Maker
Cybis Studio
(American porcelain manufacturer founded by Boleslaw Cybis, active 1940-2019)
Gifter
Mary G. Roebling
Date
c. 1977
Medium
Ceramic (porcelain), Paint
Dimensions13 × 8 × 4 in. (33 × 20.3 × 10.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA glazed ceramic sculpture of two unicorns in motion. The unicorns' manes and tails are decorated with ceramic ribbons and flowers painted in pale blue and pink tones.Historical NoteThe pair of white bisque porcelain unicorns are named Gamble and Frolic. The gifter wrote of the pieces, "According to the ancient Chinese proverb, the creation of the world was accomplished with the aid of four animals: the dragon, the tortoise, the phoenix, and the unicorn... As the legend related, the unicorn appears to mankind only when the Nation has a leader who is just and link and the times are peaceful and prosperous... The unicorn colts, created in porcelain by the artists of Cybis, symbolize that ancient legend and a Nation's aspirations and belief in the possibility for such a future with you, our new President, and your charming wife, Nancy."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Cybis 1977
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In Collection(s)
Related LinksAdditional Reagan Library archival holdings available at:
WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s): Begin - 002999
WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s): 013900-014299
WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s): Begin - 002999
WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s): 013900-014299