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Lot #178
Albert Einstein

Superlative portrait of the genius from 1931

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Superlative portrait of the genius from 1931

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 7.75 portrait of Einstein seated with one hand resting on the arm of a chair, affixed to a 9 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “Frau Aimée Israel freundschaftliche zugeeignet, Albert Einstein, 1931.” Also signed in pencil by the photographer, Doris Ulmann. Beautifully archivally double-cloth-matted and framed with a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 16.25 x 23.25. In fine condition, with an inoffensive repaired tear to the upper left and uniform toning to the perimeter of the mount. Ulmann was an acclaimed photographer who studied under Clarence H. White, and took this exquisite, richly toned portrait during Einstein’s second visit to the United States. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #434 - Ended August 13, 2014





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