Albert Grant Sepia Color Authentic Signature- 214129.

Collectible Store is proud to present, Albert Grant (18 November 1831–30 August 1899) (born Abraham Gottheimer); Baron Grant in the nobility of Italy, was an Irish born British company promoter. In 1859 Grant established the first of a number of companies which were to fail at the expense of the shareholders. This was the Mercantile Discount Company which failed in 1861. In 1864 he established Crédit Foncier and Mobilier of England which was used as the vehicle to launch a number of ventures. Grant actively courted investors by using directories and targeting financially naive groups such as members of the clergy and widows. He established a number of companies between 1864 and 1872 each of which collapsed in controversial circumstances with allegations of fraud made against Grant. The piece is a 8x10 placed in a 10x12 vertical bronze wooden frame with 1 inch in depth with Tru Vue Conservation Grade 99% UV Protection. Clear glasss was used on this fine piece to protect the autograph and photo. A 2x3 sephia photo and cut card signature is hand signed in black ink by Albert Grant, is centered in a beige mat with black borders on the frame. A golden name plate is centered on the bottom part of the mat with the engraving in black letters “Albert Grant Irish Born British Company Promoter Built up a Number of Companies designed to fail, for His Personal Gain at the Expense of The Shareholders” The Certificate of Authentication (COA) is from JG Authographs is enclosed in an envelope and attached to a white mat on the back of the frame. The frame includes a horizontal frame holder attached to the back. The piece weighs 2 pounds.