Description
A striking, team-signed watercolor portrait created for Grey Group’s legendary chairman Edward H. Meyer by the Hwa Wei & Grey Taipei office. The artwork-showing Meyer before U.S. and Republic of China (Taiwan) flags-appears to be an internal presentation/gift from staff, with dozens of signatures and doodles in both Chinese and English around the mat. Signed in the image area “by: Mr. Seven” (with Chinese characters) and dated 88.11.28.
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Medium & signature: Appears to be watercolor on paper; signed “Mr. Seven” with date 88.11.28
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Date note: “88” may indicate 1988 in Western format or ROC year 88 (1999)-see closeups
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Presentation: Surrounded by many staff inscriptions; vivid U.S./Taiwan imagery referencing the JV
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Dimensions (approx.): Outer frame 19 x 22 in.; image window 9 x 12 in.
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Condition: Age-consistent toning and handling to mat; scattered marks and light wear to frame/acrylic; slight waviness typical of watercolor. Please review all photos for exact condition and details
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Provenance note: Obtained as a piece gifted to Edward H. Meyer; inscriptions and subject strongly support an internal agency presentation origin
A unique artifact of Grey’s global expansion era and a piece of Taiwan ad-industry history. Add it to a collection focused on advertising, corporate history, or signed presentation art. Please view all photos for condition and signatures before purchasing.
