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William P. Welsh- ALS from 1961 on Both Sides
William P. Welsh- ALS from 1961 on Both Sides

William P. Welsh- ALS from 1961 on Both Sides

$ 2.61

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Signed: Yes
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Signed by: yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Profession: Literature
  • Autograph Authentication: yes

    Description

    (1889–1984)
    Vintage 5.75X3.5 card containing a handwritten signed note on both sides of the card about his greatest satisfaction in his career signed at the conclusion by William P. Welsh.  He was a muralist, portrait painter, and illustrator from Kentucky as well as a soldier who served in both world wars and in the Mexican Border campaign with General Pershing in 1916. He died at age 95 in his hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. His mural painting Lexington Street Scene, October 1793 was at the Kentuckian Hotel on High Street and was recreated by the artist after its destruction and displayed at Hymon's Department store with prints also sold. His painting "Prisoner of War" is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection. He also painted murals for the Chicago Room of Palmer House and did a series of European style poster advertisements for Pullman sleeping cars. He won awards and recognition for the campaign. He worked in Illinois. His work was also part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
    If the item sells for or less the item will come with our 3x3 authentication card and hologram affixed to the back of the item. If the item sells for and over it will come with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.