Beautiful matte-finish 13.75 x 11 close-up photo of a pensive Hepburn, taken by Roddy McDowall, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to director George Cukor, “To George, my affection & my admiration, Kate.” Reverse bears a Roddy McDowall photographer’s stamp. A small crease to the right of her face and scattered surface spotting, otherwise fine condition. Hepburn was well known for her reluctance to sign photographs for anyone but close friends and professional acquaintances—Cukor was both, a lifelong friend who collaborated with her on ten projects between 1932 and 1979. MacDowall was a fellow actor, accomplished photographer, and close friend—his pictures of Hepburn and her partner, Spencer Tracy, were published in both Look and Life magazines. These wonderful associations turn this already rare oversized image into a one-of-a-kind piece steeped in Hollywood history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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