Signed Photograph Jane Birkin – Black and White Portrait – COA Included

Authenticity and MTM GuaranteeAuthenticity and MTM GuaranteeThe autographed photograph of Jane Birkin: a black and white portrait with original signature

A piece of rare elegance for collectors of film and music memorabilia: the autographed photograph of Jane Birkin, 15.1×10.8 cm, a black and white portrait of extraordinary intensity. The shot captures the British artist with a direct and thoughtful gaze, disheveled hair, and features that made her one of the most photographed and celebrated figures in European culture between the 1960s and 2000s. The simplicity of the composition, typical of authorial photographic portraits, gives the piece an aesthetic value that complements its collectible value. The original signature is affixed with a black marker in the lower part of the photograph, broadly and perfectly legible, with the spontaneous and personal stroke that distinguishes an authentic autograph from any reproduction. The condition is Excellent, with the support intact and contrasts perfectly preserved. A relic linked to one of the most iconic and multifaceted personalities of 20th-century Franco-British culture.

The protagonist: Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin (Marylebone, London, December 14, 1946 – Paris, July 16, 2023) was one of the most fascinating and multifaceted figures in European culture of the second half of the 20th century: an actress, singer, style icon, and muse who navigated decades of cinema, music, and fashion with uncommon grace and authenticity. Raised in London, she moved to France where she built the most significant part of her career, becoming inseparable – in collective memory – from the name of Serge Gainsbourg, with whom she shared life and art for over a decade. Her artistic collaboration with Gainsbourg produced songs that made history in European music. As an actress, she starred in numerous prestigious film productions, working with directors such as Jacques Rivette, Agnès Varda, and Jacques Doillon. Her name is also indelibly linked to the famous Hermès Birkin bag, born from a fortuitous encounter with Jean-Louis Dumas in 1981 and becoming one of the most iconic luxury items in the world. Her autographed photograph is a piece that belongs to the history of European culture.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included for free and the 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 piece where the protagonist's signature has been directly affixed to the support with certified presence, without intermediaries. It is distinctly different from printed reproductions or facsimiles due to several verifiable elements: the irregular and natural pressure of the stroke, the three-dimensionality of the ink on the support, and the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. In addition to these visual elements, the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) is included for free, and the COA from an independent certifying body is included in the price. The collectible value of a certified autographed photograph increases over time in relation to its historical relevance, the rarity of available signatures on the market, and the international popularity of the subject.

Authenticity and MTM Guarantee

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