Getty, J. Paul. (1892-1976) American Industrialist, philanthropist and art collector. Visiting Card Signed. 3 x 1½", on white card stock. Signed in blue ink on verso.
Estimated Value $300-450.
I met Mr. Getty at the private luncheon club atop the Union Bank Building at Wilshire and Western Avenues. He turned down my first request to sign his card and when I asked him why he said he never signed his name where someone could write "I owe you one zillion dollars. I showed him samples of about twenty cards signed by Rockefeller, Mellon and other heavy hitters. He signed! -- Gerry Burg.
