American silent film actress (1898–1940) remembered for portraying Lady Diana Mayo in The Sheik and The Son of the Sheik opposite Rudolph Valentino. Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Ayres wrapped in fur and wearing a fancy hat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Pearson, With all good wishes, from Agnes Ayres.” Also signed in the lower left by the photographer, “Evans, L. A.” In fine condition, with silvering to borders. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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