Lot 902
Rudolph Valentino, Rare Vintage Original Portrait Signed and Inscribed. Rodolfo Alfonzo Raffaello Pierre Filibert Guglielmi di Valentina d'Antonguolla, Rudolph Valentino proved one of the absolute legends of Silent Cinema appearing in 40 films, 4 absolute classics including The Sheik, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Son of the Sheik and Blood and Sand. Valentino proved a cultural phenomenon at the height of his popularity, the likes never seen before at the time. His untimely death of a perforated ulcer sent shockwaves, his funeral proving a media fueled circus. In the offer is a vintage original 6¾" x 8½" double weight, portrait still in sepia, signed and inscribed by Valentino " Geuevo Michelle, Best wishes for greater laurels, Rudolph Valentino." Signed stills by Valentino are extremely rare and higly desired by collectors.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800.
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| Realized $840 |
