Signed Photograph Dorina Vaccaroni – 1982 Team Foil Champions – COA Available

Dorina Vaccaroni's Autographed Photo: Women's Foil Team World Champions, Rome 1982

A historic 20.1x15.2 cm photograph depicting Dorina Vaccaroni with her teammates, the Women's Foil Team World Champions, taken in Rome in July 1982 during one of the peaks of Italian fencing in those years. The Venetian fencer's original autograph is clearly and perfectly legibly placed directly on the photograph. The photo is preserved in Excellent condition, with colors and details perfectly intact despite the passage of time. A rare and authentic sports document, capable of telling the story of an unrepeatable season of Italian women's fencing and transporting the collector directly into the atmosphere of the great Italian triumphs of the 1980s.

The Athlete: Dorina Vaccaroni

Dorina Vaccaroni (Venice, September 24, 1963) is one of the most decorated Italian fencers of all time, an absolute protagonist of women's world fencing from the 1970s to the 1990s. Specializing in foil, she achieved an extraordinary palmarès that includes Olympic, World, and European medals, establishing herself as an unrivaled benchmark in the international landscape of the discipline. The photograph from July 1982 in Rome testifies to one of the most significant moments of that career: the world title in team foil with the Italian National team, a shot that immortalizes a group of champions during one of the most glorious periods of Italian fencing. After retiring from competitive activity, Vaccaroni also dedicated herself to road cycling, confirming her extraordinary athletic versatility.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

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What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique piece where the athlete's signature has been directly applied to the photographic surface with documented provenance, without intermediaries. It clearly differs 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. When the photograph documents a historic moment in Italian sport — as in this case, a world title — the collectible value multiplies, making the piece a cultural document as well as a signed relic. In addition to these elements, the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included free of charge, with the option to add the COA for international protection.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian reference point 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 MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge. Every shipment is carried out with rigid, shock-proof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.