Think that you may own a portrait of Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev? We authenticate, appraise, research and issue certificates of authenticity (COA) and provide consultations for all portraits of Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev.

There is only one authentic portrait of Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev. Mendeleyev was a Russian chemist known for creating the periodic table of elements. He was born in 1834 and died in 1907.

Portrait #1 was painted by Russian artist Ilya Repin (1844-1930). The date is unknown.

It is not known whether there are additional authentic portraits of Mendeleyev. Photography was in existence during his lifetime. There are numerous photographs of the scientist, although the possibility still exists. Still wondering about a portrait in your family collection? Contact us…it could be a portrait of Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev.