April 2022 Auction Ends Thursday, April 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2022
Rare signed photo of Albert Einstein in profile, signed in May 1921 the same year that he won the Nobel Prize. Silver gelatin photo is signed ''Albert Einstein'' in blue fountain pen, inscribed to a Johannes Mendelsohn and dated May 1921. With photographer Orren Jack Turner's embossed stamp to right edge. Measures 7'' x 10.5''. Block of toning to outer edge, light silvering, and mild discoloration at lower right. Very good plus condition.
Lot also includes a photo of Albert and Elsa Einstein, signed by Elsa in black fountain pen, and dated October 1921. Silver gelatin photo measures 10'' x 8''. Mounted along top edge to board, some creasing and chip to lower left. Some silvering, toning, and faint vertical streak on left side. Very good condition. A scarce set of signed photos from the pivotal year of 1921, received by the consignor's grandmother who was friends with Elsa Einstein.
Albert Einstein Signed 7'' x 10.5'' Photo from 1921, the Same Year He Won the Nobel Prize -- Lot Also Includes Elsa Einstein Signed Photo
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