[Ellington, Duke. (1899-1974)] Byrer, Ralph. (1904 - 1990) Duke Ellington Theater Marquee Mock-upUnusual and graphically striking period theatre marquee mock up for an unknown appearance by the great composer and bandleader, accomplished and signed by Hollywood, theater, & poster painter Ralph Byrer. Pencil and gouache on fiberboard, mounted on matboard. In fine condition. Mock up measures 12 1 4" x 4 1 4", mounted and framed without glass to 17 3 4" x 9 3 4" overall. With a typed text affixed to frame verso recording the circumstances of the