Signed Photograph Franco Baresi and Beppe Baresi – Milan vs Inter Derby 80s – Original Dual Autograph – COA Included

The photograph with the double autograph of Franco and Beppe Baresi: the Milan derby brothers

A unique and unrepeatable photographic document in the history of Italian football: the original photograph immortalizing the Baresi brothers side by side before a Milan derby in the 1980s — Franco in the red and black AC Milan jersey, with the Italian Scudetto on his chest, and Giuseppe, known as Beppe, in the black and blue Inter Milan jersey. A shot that has become legendary, better illustrating than any words the most extraordinary football and human paradox in Italian football: two brothers, one family, two opposing sides of the same city. The 29.5x20.7 cm format renders every detail of this historical image with perfect clarity. The two original autographs — one by Franco Baresi and one by Beppe Baresi — are placed in black marker next to their respective figures, both clear and perfectly legible. Excellent condition, impeccable preservation.

The protagonists: Franco Baresi and Beppe Baresi

Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960) is universally recognized as one of the greatest defenders in the history of world football. Captain and absolute symbol of AC Milan for over twenty years, he won six Scudetti, three European Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups. His number 6 was retired by AC Milan in his honor in 1997. Giuseppe Baresi, known as Beppe (Travagliato, February 7, 1958), Franco's older brother, spent his entire career with Inter, wearing the black and blue jersey for sixteen consecutive seasons and becoming a defensive cornerstone of the Nerazzurri club in the 1970s and 1980s. Two brothers, two captains, two rival clubs: the most romantic and paradoxical football story in Italian football, condensed into a single photograph with two original autographs.

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 certifying bodies in the world in the collecting sector (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique historical and collectible document, where the protagonist's signature has been affixed directly to the print with documented provenance, without intermediaries. It is distinctly different from printed reproductions or facsimiles due to verifiable elements: the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the medium, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. A photograph with double autographs of two champions like the Baresi brothers — two icons of Milan and Inter in a single historic shot — represents a piece of exceptional rarity and collectible value, practically impossible to find on the market. 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 demanding collectors of authentic sports memorabilia. Each item 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 free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA). Every shipment is made with rigid, shock-proof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours from payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.