Lot 1320
Edison, Thomas (1847-1931) American inventor who held over 1,000 patents, among which were the phonograph (1877) and the incandescent electric lamp (1879), and who produced talking motion pictures in 1913. Photograph of a painting Inscribed and Signed ("To Jesse Lasky Jr Thos A Edison,") in black ink in the lower border, 12¼" x 10", n.p., n.d. (c. 1926). A three-quarter, seated portrait of Edison, holding a book. In the lower right corner is the painter's name and the date, "Ellis M. Silvatta 1926"; in the left corner are Edison's initials, "T.A.E." There are a few small spots of foxing--two in the background, one each on Edison's jacket lapel and shirt cuff, and a small, hardly-noticeable one on his left cheek. Light toning to margins, and a small tear in left margin, which will not show when framed. A wonderful image, inscribed to the young son of movie pioneer Jesse Lasky. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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