Lillie Langtry Signature and Cabinet Photo, Lovely Pair, Ready for Framing

LANGTRY, LILLIE. Signature, “Yours truly / Lillie Langtry”, 5” x 4”, n.p., n.d., along with a Cabinet Card Photograph, 4.25” x 6.5”, W. & D. Studios, London, n.d. The clipped signature has one vertical flattened fold, toning, foxing at bottom edge, else Fine. The photo has minor surface impressions, bump to lower left corner of mount, pencil erasures to verso, else Fine. This lovely pair of items would make a fantastic, framed display!

Lillie Langtry (1853-1929), born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, was a highly successful British actress, a renowned beauty, and socialite of the late 19th century. She was the only daughter of the Dean of Jersey and was nicknamed “The Jersey Lily”. Two years after her marriage to Edward Langtry in 1874, she moved to London. Her looks and personality attracted interest, commentary, and invitations from artists and society hostesses, and she was celebrated as a young woman of great beauty and charm.

By 1881, Langtry had starred in many plays in both the Britain and the United States, eventually running her own stage production company. She was also known for her relationships with noblemen, including the Prince of Wales, the Earl of Shrewsbury, and Prince Louis of Battenberg. Her second husband was Sir Hugo Gerald de Bathe, whom she married in 1899. During her final years, as Lady de Bathe, she resided in Monaco, tending to her prize-winning gardens.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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