American stage and film actor (1895–1967) considered Warner Brothers’ most prestigious actor during the 1930s; he won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 1936 film The Story of Louis Pasteur. Fantastic vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 George Maillard Kesslere portrait of Muni with an intense stare, nicely signed and inscribed in white fountain pen, “To Mr. and Mrs. Julio Sanchez, a most charming and friendly pair, my best wishes, Paul Muni, 7/18/37.” Also signed in the lower right by the photographer. Reverse bears a Kesslere copyright stamp. In fine condition, with corner creasing, chipping to emulsion at edges, and spots of silvering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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