Signed Photograph with Dedication Vittorio Gassman – Official B&W Portrait Postcard 1950s – Theatre and Cinema – COA Included

The postcard with a dedicated autograph by Vittorio Gassman: "il Mattatore" (the Showman) in an exceptional 1950s portrait, signed with a personal dedication

An official black and white promotional postcard of extraordinary historical and collectible value: the name "VITTORIO GASSMAN" is printed at the top, unequivocally identifying the subject of one of the most elegant and powerful portraits Italian theater has ever produced. Gassman is captured in a three-quarter pose with his profile raised and gaze directed upwards — the quintessential pose of a showman, of someone accustomed to dominating the scene — wearing a dark waistcoat over a white shirt and a watch on his wrist, in an image that conveys all his hieratic youthful beauty. The handwritten dedication in ink at the bottom, on three lines, is extraordinarily complete: "To Enzo Tubola / cordially / Vittorio Gassman" — recipient's name, greeting, and full signature, a personal document of rare integrity. The dimensions of 15x10.5 cm correspond to the format of promotional postcards of the era. Excellent condition for a document of this rarity.

The legend: Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman, nicknamed "il Mattatore" (the Showman) (Genoa, September 1, 1922 – Rome, June 29, 2000), was the greatest Italian actor of the twentieth century, recognized as such by critics worldwide. Endowed with an imposing physique, a voice of extraordinary power and versatility, and unparalleled stage charisma, he traversed every genre — from Shakespearean tragedy to cinematic comedy — with equal mastery. In cinema, he won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1975 for Profumo di donna, a role that remains legendary in world cinema. He acted with the greatest Italian and international directors, from Mario Monicelli to Dino Risi, building a vast and unparalleled filmography. Having passed away in 2000, every one of his autographs — and particularly his early ones with full dedications — is now an item of absolute rarity and exceptional historical and cultural value.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with a free included MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued exclusively by the most authoritative independent third-party certification bodies in the collectibles sector worldwide (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 document where the protagonist's signature was affixed directly to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. When the autograph takes the form of a complete and personalized dedication — with the recipient's name, greeting, and full signature as in this case — the documentary value is extraordinarily amplified, transforming the piece into a document of absolute and unrepeatable authenticity in its specific form. In the case of great deceased artists like Vittorio Gassman, every authentic autograph is by definition the last. In addition to these elements, the free included MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and the COA included in the price provide internationally recognized protection.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

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