- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 114:
Sold for: $70
Description
Janet Leigh (American, 1927-2004). Two autographed items relating to the 1960 motion picture Psycho, including a promotional photograph and a magazine. The photographic print is a black and white promotional still depicting the iconic shower scene. The image displays the actress with a distressed expression and is inscribed Screamingly yours and signed Janet Leigh in blue ink in the lower right corner. The magazine is a complete copy of American Movie Classics from December 1991, Volume 4, Number 12. The back cover features a promotional advertisement for Psycho and is signed Janet Leigh in red ink. The staple-bound publication includes a mailing label affixed to the back cover and the front cover features a portrait of the Marx Brothers. Signed Janet Leigh in blue and red ink, with certificates of authenticity from La Scala Autographs, Inc., Historical Preservation, and Nostalgia Records & Collectibles. 10" H x 8" W and 11" H x 8 1/4" W.
Condition report:
The photograph shows scattered surface scuffing and small white specks throughout the emulsion. The magazine back cover exhibits numerous scattered white spots, primarily concentrated on the left shoulder of the figure and in the dark background areas, consistent with foxing or surface loss. Light edge wear and a mailing label are present on the magazine.
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