Oklahoma Oil Corporation Stock Certificate #2 | J. Paul Getty Signed (1921)

Own a rare piece of American oil history: a 1921 Oklahoma Oil Corporation stock certificate personally signed by oil magnate J. Paul Getty as president. This is certificate #2, featuring a very nice and clear hand-signed signature from Getty. Ideal for serious collectors, history buffs, and executive gifts.

Key Highlights

• Subject: Oklahoma Oil Corporation stock certificate
• Signer: J. Paul Getty (hand-signed) – 1921
• Certificate #: #2
• Issued To: W.E. Barnes
• Age: 1921
• Condition: As pictured; very nice autograph

Historical Significance & Legacy

This certificate offers a direct link to J. Paul Getty and the early development of Oklahoma Oil, founded by Getty and his father George Getty in 1916. Getty’s influence on American industry, wealth, and art patronage culminated in the creation of Getty Oil in 1942 and one of the world’s largest art collections, which inspired the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Additional notable history includes J. Paul Getty’s involvement in the kidnapping of his grandson, John Paul Getty III, which was depicted in the film All the Money in the World and the Netflix limited series Trust, with Mark Wahlberg and Donald Sutherland portraying Getty.

Context & Notable Legacy

Understand the broader Getty saga: Nancy Taylor Number One Oil Well Site’s National Register listing (1989), Getty’s rank as a the richest man in the world in 1957, and the enduring impact of Getty Oil on business history, culture, and philanthropy. This certificate is more than a document—it’s a snapshot of a storied era in American industry.

Display & Collectibility

• Authentic, hand-signed artifact from the J. Paul Getty era
• Ideal for display in history, business, or oil-industry collections
• Distinctive gift for executives, decorators, and investors with an interest in rare financial memorabilia

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