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. Handsome vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of Valentino in a three-piece suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Lily Laidbank, Sincerely, R. Valentino.” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 17. In very good condition, with some light rippling and creasing along top edge, horizontal tear to right edge, and Valentino retracing a few letters of recipient’s name. Valentino is quite elusive in signed photos. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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