Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Valentino with an open shirt, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Elinore Sayre, with best wishes, R. Valentino.” Photo was originally taken by Maurice Goldberg of New York. In very good condition, with scattered creases and soiling, a small tear to right border, and the signature and inscription a couple shades light. The recipient was the daughter of J. Willis Sayre, a notable journalist and arts critic in the Seattle area during the first half of the 20th century. A rare, striking photo in a pose we have never encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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