George Washington
By Jason Tanz

(FORTUNE Magazine) – This presidential portrait, on loan to the Smithsonian, will be taken back by its cash-strapped owner unless the museum can scare up $20 million. We could ask our wealthy (and attractive!) readers to make a donation. Or better: Let Marc Rich pay for it. He needs the PR, and he could stake a claim as a patriot. It's almost as good a deal as a presidential pardon.

--Jason Tanz