Striking signed portrait of a young Marlon Brando

Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Brando in a handsome early pose, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “To Joan, I hope we can meet sometime, Regards, Marlon Brando.” In fine condition, with a couple of light surface creases, and fair contrast to the signature against the dark background. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. A sensational, highly displayable portrait of the future Hollywood legend from early in his acting career. Starting Bid $300

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Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 1938 RKO publicity photo by Ernest A. Bachrach, picturing a young Ball in an early and elegant pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bob—Lucille Ball.” Reverse bears an RKO and Bachrach copyright stamp. In very good to fine condition, with scattered small creases, and a vertical crease just touching the first letter of the signature. A lovely and uncommonly early example of the future television superstar. Starting Bid $200

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