Paul Getty's autograph - a symbol of success | Krilov

. PAUL GETTY (1892–1976)

Autograph · “If you owe the bank $100, that’s your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that’s the bank’s problem”


Certificate of Authenticity:

S-06258

Global authentics certificate # GV927462

Size: 65*55

Status: In stock

Location: Kyiv, Gallery

Delivery: Kyiv - 1 day, Ukraine - 2 days, worldwide - 21 days

Description

Authentic autograph of J. Paul Getty, one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the 20th century, executed on a bank check — an original financial document of the era directly connected to his business activities.

J. Paul Getty — founder of Getty Oil, an oil magnate and a defining figure in global business, whose legacy extends far beyond industry. A renowned art collector, he laid the foundation for the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Getty Center in Los Angeles.

Bank checks signed by historical figures hold a distinct place in the world of autograph collecting, combining an authentic signature with documentary context that reflects real financial transactions and everyday operations of their owner.

The piece is presented in a refined display frame with a photograph, emphasizing its historical significance and making it ready for display in an interior or private collection.

The autograph is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

An original J. Paul Getty autograph on a check is a collectible artifact of notable historical and aesthetic value, a distinguished addition to any collection or a sophisticated gift for admirers of business history, finance, and 20th-century documents.