A 2005 sketch drawn by President Trump of the New York City skyline is expected to fetch at least $9,000 at auction. 
 
 The simple depiction of Manhattan’s famous skyline — complete with Trump Tower front and center — was created by the New York real estate mogul as part of a charity event, according to Nate D. Sanders Auctions. 
 
 Trump was one of several public figures — including Sen. John McCain John Sidney McCainTrump court decision energizes White House George Will, Joe Scarborough lead midterm exodus from GOP Amy Coney Barrett emerges as favorite on right, target for left MORE (R-Ariz.), Ben Affleck and Charlize Theron — who designed pieces of art to raise money for a literacy campaign. The prints were originally auctioned through eBay. 
 
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 The drawing, signed in gold marker by Trump, is hitting the auction block this week with a minimum bid of $9,000. 
 
 The auction house says the presidential illustration is in “fine condition” and describes the Big Apple-themed piece rendered by a future commander in chief as “very rare.” 
 
 Bidding for the piece is set to begin Thursday. 
 
 In 2007, a doodle created by then-Sen. Barack Obama Barack Hussein ObamaThere's a better response to abuse than abolishing ICE Trump and Obama: Not so different, after all Not so proud to be an American MORE (D-Ill.) for a charity campaign — drawn while he presided over the Senate — sold for $2,075 on eBay. 

 July 2017 Auction Ends Thursday, July 27th, 5pm Pacific 
 
 Category Search By: Title & Description Lot Number Title Description 
 
 Lot #117: Donald Trump Signed Drawing of the New York City Skyline -- Rare Original Artwork by the President 
 
 This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/27/2017 
 
 Donald Trump hand-drawn and signed sketch of the New York City skyline, with Trump Tower at its center. Composed and signed ''Donald J Trump'' in gold marker, artwork measures 11.5'' x 9'', nicely matted against gold and framed to 18.5'' x 16''. Light smudge and abrasion to right side, otherwise near fine condition. Originally drawn by Trump for a charity event, and very rare, with only a handful of such drawings known. 
 
 Donald Trump Signed Drawing of the New York City Skyline -- Rare Original Artwork by the President Click above for larger image.
– Back in 2005, Donald Trump made a simple sketch of the New York City skyline for a charity auction. Now that he's president, it's back on the market, but for no mere pittance, reports the Hill. As of Thursday, those interested can bid online at Nate D. Sanders Auctions, provided they have a minimum bid of $9,000. The "very rare" sketch is 11.5 inches by 9 and features Trump Tower at its center, notes the site. (Former President George W. Bush has been trying his hand as a painter, while former President Obama is a noted doodler himself.)