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Lot #270
Thomas Edison

Exquisite Edison portrait, inscribed to a Russian ballet master

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Exquisite Edison portrait, inscribed to a Russian ballet master

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 10 portrait by Walter Scott Shinn of New York, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Laurent Novikoff, Thos. A. Edison.” Silvering to dark areas of the image, some trivial foxing and toning to borders, and a lightly trimmed bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Novikoff was a Russian ballet dancer who worked with Anna Pavlova before moving to the United States. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #402 - Ended February 13, 2013





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