American financier and public official who served as U.S. secretary of the treasury (1921–1932) and endowed the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Handsome vintage sepia matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To John T. Wayland with kind regards of A.W. Mellon.” In fine condition, with silvering to the darker areas and minor edge wear. R&R COA.
