Autograph of John Pierpont Morgan | Krilov. Art of Autographs

Autograph of John Pierpont Morgan

"I don`t want a lawyer to tell me what I cannot do; I hire him to tell me how to do what I want to do"


Certificate of Authenticity:

S-07777

PSA/DNA certificate # AP07510

Size: 55*65

Status: Продано

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Description

This exceptional exhibit is an authentic, certified autograph of John Pierpont Morgan, the legendary financier who changed the course of American economic history. The signature is placed on original paper and is complemented by a unique design that emphasizes the scale of his personality.

The composition includes:

-A black and white portrait of Morgan

-His iconic quote:

“I don’t want a lawyer to tell me what I cannot do; I hire him to tell me how to do what I want to do”

-A genuine historical 1935 A Series One-Dollar Silver Certificate, which is a separate collector’s item.

Together, it is not just a design, but a visual manifesto of leadership, foresight, and personal strength.

John Pierpont Morgan (1837–1913) was an American financier, banker, and philanthropist who became a symbol of the economic power of the United States at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The founder of the financial empire J.P. Morgan & Co., he played a crucial role in creating industrial giants (General Electric, U.S. Steel, AT&T) and stabilizing the U.S. economy during the financial crisis of 1907.

His influence on the economy was so powerful that the creation of the Federal Reserve System of the United States was partly a reaction to the scale of his financial power. Morgan is the personification of strategic thinking, determination, and the ability to change systems. His name is still associated with business confidence, cold calculation, and the ability to act where others are afraid to take risks.

The composition is especially valuable because of the genuine 1935 A series Silver Certificate one-dollar bill, integrated into the design.

Quick Reference:

-Denomination: 1 US Dollar

-Series: 1935 A

-Type: Silver Certificate

-Seal: Blue

-Signatures: US Treasurer and Secretary of the Treasury

-Feature: The inscription "This certifies that there is on deposit in the Treasury of the United States of America One Dollar in silver payable to the bearer on demand".

These bills were issued until the 1960s and were considered “hard-backed” with silver — a symbol of the stability of American currency during the Morgan era. Their inclusion in the design adds historical depth and conceptual completion to the work.

A gift with character. Morgan's quote is bold, sharp, and imbued with business philosophy. It inspires action, thinking strategically, and not looking for permits — but looking for ways.

Ideal for an office, study, or private library. This art object immediately speaks of the scale of its owner's thinking.

The autograph of John P. Morgan is an extremely rare collectible. Combined with a certified banknote, it is doubly valuable.