Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds

7 Autographed Old Hollywood Actor Photographs Incl James Cagney and Omar Sharif

This auction ended on October 8, 2026.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Not sold

Description

A collection of seven vintage black and white autographed photographs depicting prominent actors from the Old Hollywood era. The assembly includes various studio portraits and promotional film stills, most of which are accompanied by individual documentation.

The collection includes:
James Cagney: A 5 inch by 7 inch portrait signed in the right margin in grease pencil or crayon. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from La Scala Autographs, Inc., dated November 6, 2013.
Omar Sharif: An 8 inch by 10 inch promotional still from the film Funny Girl, signed in the left field. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Autographs, dated March 25, 2018.
Eli Wallach: An 8 inch by 10 inch studio portrait with a personal inscription to Dennis Gillman. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity card from Todd Mueller Autographs.
Karl Malden: An 8 inch by 10 inch studio portrait signed vertically in the right margin. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Jeff Grabowski, dated 1999.
Donald O’Connor: An 8 inch by 10 inch studio portrait with a personal inscription to Louis. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Autographs, dated February 7, 2016.
Robert Cummings: An 8 inch by 10 inch promotional still with a personal inscription to Claude, dated 5/27/86. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from La Scala Autographs, Inc., dated September 4, 2014.
Sunset Carson: An 8 inch by 10 inch promotional still from Republic Pictures Sheriff of Cimarron, with a personal inscription to Claude B. Waller. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from La Scala Autographs, Inc., dated September 4, 2014.

Largest: 10 inches x 8 inches
Smallest: 7 inches x 5 inches.


Condition report:

The collection is in generally good to very good condition with age-appropriate wear. The James Cagney signature is noticeably smudged. The Robert Cummings photograph shows moderate yellowing across the surface. General wear includes occasional minor edge wear, soft corners, and light surface scuffs typical for vintage photographic paper. Several photographs feature personal inscriptions to specific individuals.