October 10th Auction, Autographs,Manuscripts, Sports, Books and Photography
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/10/2019
Amazing rare vintage circa 1931 Glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Garbo for, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Helen Shaw, with every good wish Greta Garbo" In fine condition. Photo accompanied with Full JSALetter of authentication.
This photo is from Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)’ 1931. It is inscribed to Helen Shaw was a famous Fly-Tier and actually is in the Fishing hall of fame and is called the first lady of Fly Fishing.
We have included an internet photo of Garbo fishing from ‘Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)’ 1931. She starred in it with Clark Gable.
A truly fantastic and exceptionally rare portrait: signed photographs of Garbo are exceedingly rare—she was known for being extremely private and did not like to sign anything, let alone photos. This is just the first we have offered. It is believed that this photo is made out to Helen Shaw of the Fly Fishing Greta Garbo[a] (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson;[b] 18 September 1905 – 15 April 1990) was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. Garbo was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and received an Academy Honorary Award in 1954 for her luminous and unforgettable screen performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on their list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
Amazing Rare Great Garbo Signed Photo
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