American stage and film actor of the silent film era (1860–1939), appearing in 151 films during his career. Captivating vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Russell Ball portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to famed opera singer, Ernestine Schumann–Heink, “To Dear Wonderful Madame Shumann Heink, This carries with it what all the world gives to you, Great love and adoration, George Fawcett, Hollywood, Sept 16–28,” with Ball signing in white pencil towards the bottom right corner. In very good condition, with toning along the edges, a few repaired tears to the left edge, moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image, and some scuffing to the finish over the inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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