Vintage glossy 8 x 10 studio photo of Brando from circa 1948, signed and inscribed in black ink, "To Sondra, Marlon Brando.” In fine condition, with a stain and emulsion loss to the upper right corner. Accompanied by a vintage glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of Brando taken at the time of signing and posing warmly with the recipient. A wonderful and boldly signed portrait of the brooding character actor backed by exceptional visual provenance.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance from the original recipient, Sondra McLean, who as a teenager traveled by train from her hometown in Canada to Los Angeles, California, where she spent two-month-long vacations in the summers of 1954, 1955, and 1956. While staying with her cousin, whose residence was within walking distance from MGM Studios, McLean used the majority of her weekdays staking out the studio parking lot for the arrival and departure of Hollywood celebrities. McLean’s decision to photograph each movie star at the time of their signing elevates her collection into top-tier status.
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