Autographed Postcard Sophia Loren – The River Girl 1954 – Original Dedication with Signature – COA Included

Sophia Loren's autographed postcard: an original dedication from September 23, 1954, during the filming of *The River Girl*

A document of absolute rarity and exceptional historical value in worldwide film collecting: the original postcard depicting Sophia Loren in the film *The River Girl*, produced by Carlo Ponti, with an entirely handwritten and signed dedication by the Italian diva on the back, dated September 23, 1954 — the very day the postcard was written during the filming. The back, with the original Totalfoto of Milan stamp and the words "VERA FOTOGRAFIA" (TRUE PHOTOGRAPH), is embellished with a spontaneous note from Loren stating: "while filming *Too Bad She's Bad*", a direct reference to Alessandro Blasetti's film with Vittorio De Sica and Marcello Mastroianni, which was being filmed concurrently. A fragment of real life on the set of 1950s Italian cinema, crystallized in a 14.8×9.9 cm piece that has survived seventy years, preserving all its uniqueness intact. Excellent condition, extraordinary for the document's age.

The Protagonist: Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren, born Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone (Rome, September 20, 1934), is the greatest Italian actress of all time and one of the most iconic stars in world cinema history. Entering the world of cinema at a very young age, she established herself in the early 1950s with a series of unforgettable roles, becoming the absolute symbol of femininity and Italian cinema worldwide. In 1961, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Vittorio De Sica's *Two Women* — the first Italian actress to win the award for a foreign-language film — to which an honorary Oscar in 1991 and countless other international accolades have been added. *The River Girl* (1955), the film featured on this postcard, is one of the most famous titles from her rising period, set in the Po Valley and directed by Mario Soldati. This postcard was written during filming in the autumn of 1954.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with a free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued exclusively by the most authoritative independent third-party certification bodies in the collecting world (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA, or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original autographed postcard?

An original autographed postcard is one of the rarest and most valuable relics in film collecting: a physical document from the era in which the protagonist's signature was directly affixed to the medium with documented provenance. It differs sharply from reproductions due to the authentic materiality of the medium, the original ink, the spontaneity of the dedication, and verifiable historical elements such as stamps, dates, and handwritten notes. When the postcard bears a complete dedication with a date and precise historical references — as in this case — its documentary and collectible value reaches exceptional levels, making it a unique and unrepeatable piece. The included MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and COA guarantee maximum protection for the collector.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for discerning collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts. The originality of the medium is guaranteed directly by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autograph are declared by the included MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA). Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.