American stage and screen actor (1882–1942) whose rise to stardom and subsequent decline due to alcoholism became one of the legendary tragedies of Hollywood lore. Striking vintage sepia matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 profile portrait of Barrymore by Melbourne Spurr, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Stanford B. Witwer [&] Albert Lang, with good wishes, from, John Barrymore, 1933.” Lower left corner bears a Spurr blindstamp, with a Spurr portrait stamp on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with scattered silvering and a small tear to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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