George Gibbs (American, 1870-1942) The Bell Telephone Gives Instant Alarms Original Advertising Art Oil on board 32 x 21 inches (81.3 x 53.3 cm) (work) The Bell Telephone System painting is an advertising illustration by early 20th century Philadelphia artist, George Gibbs. Bell postcards were printed after this painting, which depicts a fire company responding to a caller. The illustration is famous among telephony enthusiasts and has been widely shown throughout America. Verso bears Gibbs' obituary published in the Philadelphia Record on October 12, 1942. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved