Autograph by Jean Paul Getty
"If you owe the bank $100, that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's your bank's problem."
Certificate of Authenticity:
S-08098
Global authentics certificate # GV969191
Size: 65*55
Status: In stock
Location: Kyiv, Gallery
Delivery: Kyiv - 1 day, Ukraine - 2 days, worldwide - 21 days
Description
An original signature of American entrepreneur and oil magnate J. Paul Getty, executed on a bank check — a historical document directly connected with the financial activities of one of the most prominent businessmen of the 20th century.
J. Paul Getty was the founder of Getty Oil and one of the most influential figures in the global oil industry. In addition to his business achievements, he was a notable art collector; his collection later formed the foundation of the J. Paul Getty Museum and the renowned Getty Center in Los Angeles.
Bank checks signed by historical figures are particularly valued by collectors, as they combine an authentic autograph with a genuine document from the period, reflecting the everyday business life of their owners.
The check is presented in a frame, making it suitable for display in a private collection or interior.
The autograph is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
This collectible piece represents an elegant addition to a collection of historical autographs and an original gift for admirers of business history and documentary artifacts of the 20th century.