Autograph Franco Baresi - European Cup 1989 - Photograph 29.5x21 cm - COA Included

The Reflection of Barcelona: Franco Baresi's Autograph on the 1989 European Cup

A vertical photograph of great intensity: Franco Baresi lifts the European Cup with both hands, his face turned upwards and the smile of someone who has just made history. The stadium lights and the outline of the crowded stands are clearly reflected on the silver surface of the trophy, a detail that perfectly captures the atmosphere of that night in Barcelona. Baresi is wearing the white Kappa away shirt with the tricolor Scudetto on his chest, the one won the previous year with Milan. The original autograph, applied with a golden marker instead of black in this specimen, stands out against the dark background of the image, making the piece particularly distinctive. Photograph size 29.5x21 cm, Excellent condition, intense colors and print free of defects.

The captain of two consecutive Cups: Franco Baresi

Franco Baresi (Travagliato, May 8, 1960) led Milan to win the European Cup for two years in a row, in 1989 against Steaua Bucharest and in 1990 against Benfica, establishing himself as one of the most successful captains in the club's history. The 1988/89 season came after the Scudetto won the previous year under the guidance of Arrigo Sacchi, with a Milan team capable of reinventing European football through pressing and zonal marking. Baresi, along with teammates Costacurta and Maldini, formed one of the strongest defensive lines ever seen in international football. A fundamental chapter in a career that would lead him to win six Scudetti and three European Cups overall with the Rossoneri shirt.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

This autograph is accompanied free of charge by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA), a document issued by our experts that declares the provenance and veracity of the autograph according to our direct knowledge. The COA Certificate of Authenticity, issued exclusively by independent third-party certification bodies among the most authoritative in the world in the collecting sector (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia), is included in the price.

What is an original autographed photograph?

An original autographed photograph is a unique piece where the player's signature has been directly applied to the print in certified presence, without intermediaries. It differs from printed reproductions or facsimiles by elements verifiable with the naked eye: the irregular pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the photographic paper, the naturalness of the graphic gesture. Images depicting a trophy raised to the sky, like this 1989 European Cup, add to the value of the autograph also the historical value of the moment immortalized, making them among the most sought after by collectors of Rossoneri memorabilia.

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