Lorraine Bracco Autograph – Scene with Leonardo DiCaprio The Basketball Diaries – 24.6x20 cm Photograph – COA Included

Mother-son confrontation: Lorraine Bracco's autograph in a scene with Leonardo DiCaprio

A color photograph, 24.6x20 cm, capturing a still from The Basketball Diaries (1995), the film that launched Leonardo DiCaprio as a leading Hollywood actor. In the scene, set indoors with warm, shadowy tones, Lorraine Bracco intensely observes young DiCaprio, who holds a heavy dictionary, in a moment of direct confrontation between the two characters. The somber and realistic atmosphere of the shot perfectly conveys the dramatic tone of the film. Lorraine Bracco's original autograph is affixed with a gold marker in the lower part of the image, clear and perfectly legible. Excellent condition, vivid colors, and print free of defects.

The Actress: Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco (New York, October 2, 1954) is an American actress who has built a solid career through intense and memorable roles. After her international debut in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987), she received an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Karen Hill in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990), alongside Ray Liotta. In 1995, she played Jim Carroll's mother, Leonardo DiCaprio's character, in The Basketball Diaries, delivering some of the film's most touching scenes despite limited screen time. The role that cemented her reputation with the general public came in 1999 with the HBO series The Sopranos, where she played psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi for the entire run of the series, earning four Emmy Award nominations.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

This autograph comes with the included MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued exclusively by the world's most authoritative independent third-party certification bodies 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 piece where the actress's signature was affixed directly 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. A film still related to a movie that marked the debut of an absolute star like Leonardo DiCaprio adds historical and cinematic value to the autograph itself.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic entertainment 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 included 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 delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.