Dashing vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 portrait of Cagney with his hair slicked back, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “This, Joan, is the Westmore version. If it bothers or begins to pall after a time let me know and I’ll send along something closer to the original. In any case my very best to you, Jim Cagney.” Blindstamped in the lower right by famed photographer Elmer Fryer. Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.5. In very good condition, with a repaired central vertical tear, scattered silvering (heaviest to bottom right near the signature), and some spots of discoloration to background. A wonderful oversized portrait boasting an outstanding, self-aware inscription—the Westmore family has been involved in Hollywood makeup since the silent era. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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