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Albert Einstein hand-signed portrait of himself, originally sketched by artist Carl Rudolph Gist in 1931 while Einstein was a visiting professor at Caltech. Einstein signs along the lower portion in fountain pen, ''A. Einstein. 54.'' Etching measures 8.75'' x 12'', hinged to mat measuring 9.5'' x 12.75''. Portraits of Einstein signed by the Nobel Laureate are exceptionally rare, with this piece acquired by Davis Ayres Skinner who met Einstein at Caltech at the time of signing in 1954. Uniform toning and small closed tear to right margin. Very good condition.