Italian-born actor (1895–1926) who became the most legendary sex symbol of the silent era. His premature death from a perforated ulcer induced a wave of fan hysteria unmatched until the modern “paparazzi” age, including riots and suicide attempts by grief-stricken fans. Oversized vintage textured matte-finish 15 x 18 photo of Valentino in Cossack uniform as he appeared in his second-to-last film, The Eagle, signed and inscribed in ink in the lower border, “To Mme. Bianca Locke Lampson avec mes meilleurs compliments, Rudolph Valentino.” In good condition, with three heavy horizontal creases affecting appearance (one each to hat, face, and chest; the topmost with partial breaks), a few scratches to image and borders, a touch of silvering to dark portions, and a hint of mild soiling. The signature portion is distinct, well contrasted, and virtually flawless. Expert restoration to the image could very well yield one of the finest signed Valentino images in existence! PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA. Oversized.
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