Lot 100: Ellis Meyer Silvette 1876-1940 Full Length Portrait of Thomas Alva Edison 1847-1931 oil on canvas, painted from life by Ellis M…
Description:
Ellis Meyer Silvette 1876-1940 Full Length Portrait of Thomas Alva Edison 1847-1931 oil on canvas, painted from life by Ellis Meyer Silvette in 1929 Signed, dated and inscribed lower right: Ellis M. Silvette/1929/copyright by Ellis M. Silvette Also, inscribed, lower right: Ok T.A. Edison. Plaque reads: Thomas A. Edison, Honorary Member of the Chamber of Commerce 1889-1931, Painted from life in 1929 by Ellis M. Silvette 90 x 40 American frame, circa 1930’s. Edison was an American inventor and businessman. Provenance: Property from Credit Suisse’s Americana Collection
Starting Bid: $1000
Estimate: $2000- $4000
Auction Date: January 1, 2016
Realized Price: $15600.00
