Signed Photograph Corrado Barazzutti – With Bertolucci, Panatta and Newcombe – Vintage Tennis – 20x15 cm – COA

Corrado Barazzutti's Autographed Vintage Photo with Bertolucci, Panatta, and Newcombe

A color vintage photograph (20.2×15.1 cm) depicting four absolute protagonists of world tennis in the 1970s: Corrado Barazzutti, Paolo Bertolucci, Adriano Panatta, and John Newcombe, seated courtside with their wooden rackets from that era. A historic image that captures the golden age of Italian tennis — that of the historic Davis Cup victory in 1976 — alongside Newcombe, Australian legend and three-time Wimbledon champion. Barazzutti's original autograph is affixed with a blue marker directly above his figure, clear and perfectly legible. Conditions are Excellent. A rare relic for collectors of historical Italian and international tennis memorabilia.

The Tennis Player: Corrado Barazzutti

Corrado Barazzutti (Udine, February 19, 1953) is one of the greatest Italian tennis players of all time. World No. 7 in 1978 — the third-best ATP ranking ever achieved by an Italian tennis player — he was Italy's No. 1 for 198 consecutive weeks. He boasts five titles on the main tour, semifinals at Roland Garros and the US Open, and an appearance at the Masters finals. The most glorious moment of his career is linked to the Italian Davis Cup victory in 1976, won in Santiago, Chile, alongside Panatta, Bertolucci, and Zugarelli — one of the most extraordinary sporting achievements in Italian tennis history. After retiring from competitive activity, he embarked on a long career as captain of the Italian Davis Cup team, leading it to new international successes.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

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What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique piece where the protagonist's signature has been directly applied to the print with documented provenance, without intermediaries. It differs significantly from printed reproductions or facsimiles due to several verifiable elements: the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. These visual elements are supplemented by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) issued free of charge, with the option to add a COA for internationally recognized protection. The collectible value of an autographed photograph with documented provenance grows over time in relation to the career, historical relevance, and international popularity of the signatory.

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