Item Description
Overview
Up for auction or purchase is a rare piece of classic cinema history: "The Stars of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer" Original Limited Edition Autographed Lithograph. Published by the renowned Nostalgia Merchant in Hollywood, California, this gorgeous piece celebrates the Golden Age of cinema.
This specific print is highly collectible, hand-numbered 169 out of a strict limited run of 2,000 copies. It features the iconic MGM Leo the Lion ribbon logo surrounded by the genuine, hand-signed autographs of 23 legendary Hollywood actors, actresses, and directors who shaped the silver screen.
The Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
This piece comes complete with its original, matching physical Certificate of Authenticity issued by The Nostalgia Merchant (6255 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA).
- Hand-Numbered Matching ID: 169
- Authorized Signature Date: December 17, 1981
- Printer: Larry Brown Lithographers, Inc. (Glendale, CA)
- Plate Status: Certified as "Destroyed" after production to ensure no restrikes or future prints could ever be made.
23 Complete Authentic Signatures Included:
Every single signature on this lithograph was personally signed in ink by the legendary talent. The complete roster includes:
- Van Johnson
- Janet Leigh
- Vincente Minnelli
- June Allyson
- Mary Astor
- Lew Ayres
- Cyd Charisse
- James Craig
- Gloria DeHaven
- Tom Drake
- Irene Dunne
- Virginia Grey
- Kathryn Grayson
- Fernando Lamas
- Peter Lawford
- Tony Martin
- Margaret O’Brien
- Donald O’Connor
- Joe Pasternak
- Eleanor Powell
- Ann Rutherford
- Esther Williams
- Jackie Cooper (Signed on the face of the print, visible on the left ribbon area)
Framing & Presentation
- Professional Vintage Framing: The piece has been beautifully preserved inside a vintage wood frame with a custom matting layout that perfectly complements the soft pink and monochrome hues of the lithograph.
- Provenance Label: The reverse side bears the original framing gallery label from "World Art" located at 1120 W. Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA. It features secure backing paper and sturdy hanging wire, making it entirely ready to hang upon arrival.
Condition Report
- Lithograph: In excellent vintage condition. Colors are well-preserved, and the signatures remain dark, clear, and perfectly legible. No visible water damage, tearing, or staining on the print area.
- Frame & Backing: The wood frame is structurally sound with minor, normal surface wear consistent with age. The backing paper shows light aging but is fully intact and sealed. The original COA is clean, crisp, and separate, ready to be safely shipped alongside the frame.