Early oversized matte-finish 11 x 13.75 Ruth Harriet Louise photo of the young actress in profile, signed and inscribed in ink, “If only there were more lovely souls like you in the world, what a thing of beauty life would be Dan, Joan.” The photographer (1903–1940) ran MGM’s portrait studio from 1925 to 1930. A few creases and small chips at edges and corners (easily matted out), faint surface marks, subtle soiling, photo partly affixed to mat board, and a hint of faint silvering to dark portions, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
