Signed Photograph Dario Argento – On the Set of Suspiria 1977 – 24.3x20 cm – COA Included

Dario Argento's autographed photograph on the set of Suspiria

An extraordinary and historically significant collectible featuring Dario Argento on the set of his masterpiece Suspiria, as evidenced by the clapperboard in the foreground bearing D. Argento's direction, Luciano Tovoli's cinematography, and the date September 1976. The shot captures the master of suspense young and focused during the filming of one of the most influential horror films of all time, in a rare document of the film's production. The dark atmosphere and saturated colors anticipate the visionary style that would make Suspiria immortal. The original autograph, applied with a gold marker in the upper part of the image, is clear and easily legible. An unmissable collector's item for fans of horror cinema and the great Roman director.

The Master: Dario Argento

Dario Argento (Rome, September 7, 1940) is universally recognized as the master of suspense, one of the most celebrated and influential Italian directors worldwide. After collaborating on the screenplay for Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West, he made his directorial debut in 1970 with The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, the first chapter of the so-called "animal trilogy." In 1975, he directed Deep Red, an absolute masterpiece that marked the transition from thriller to horror, enhanced by the music of Goblin. Two years later, he directed Suspiria, the first part of the Three Mothers trilogy, considered one of the pinnacles of horror cinema for its extraordinary visual and sound power. A cult author loved by directors such as John Landis, Tim Burton, and Quentin Tarantino, he has spanned over half a century of cinema, establishing an unmistakable style. A living legend of international genre cinema.

COA Certificate of Authenticity

This autograph comes with a free 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 shot on which the protagonist has personally affixed their signature, directly and not reproduced. It is distinguished from prints or facsimiles by verifiable elements: the irregular pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the surface, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. When the image documents the production of a cult film like Suspiria, the collecting value increases significantly. In addition to these elements, a free MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included, with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included in the price for international protection.

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 of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.