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 Harris & Ewing portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To John T. Wayland with kind regards of A. W. Mellon.” In very good condition, with scattered silvering to the darker areas, light toning around image from previous display and several small edge chips and dings. R&R COA.
