George Gershwin Signed 8x10 Black & White Gelatin Silver Print Photo BAS Slabbed
Collector Grade autographed memorabilia: George Gershwin signed 8x10 black-and-white gelatin silver print, inscribed and dated July 23, 1930, authenticated and BAS slabbed Composer of Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), Gershwin fused jazz and classical to shape American music. With his brother Ira, he wrote standards like I Got Rhythm and Someone to Watch Over Me, and helped create Porgy and Bess (1935) featuring “Summertime.”
Collector's Highlights:
- Musician & Composer: George Gershwin
- Item: Signed and inscribed 8x10 black-and-white gelatin silver print photo (July 23, 1930); BAS slabbed
- Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) — tamper-evident, serial-numbered slab; online verification available
Authenticated by BAS, this piece carries real 1930s New York history: the photo bears a blind-embossed stamp for “Irving Gross / 189 East 2nd Street / New York City,” with period handwriting on the back. Expected vintage wear—minor emulsion flaws, light edge wear, a tiny top tear, and corner rounding—is present, while the ink inscription remains clear and bold. The BAS slab protects the photo and supports long-term collector confidence, offering verified authentic Gershwin memorabilia tied directly to his New York era.
Collector Grade autographed memorabilia: George Gershwin signed 8x10 black-and-white gelatin silver print, inscribed and dated July 23, 1930, authenticated and BAS slabbed Composer of Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), Gershwin fused jazz and classical to shape American music. With his brother Ira, he wrote standards like I Got Rhythm and Someone to Watch Over Me, and helped create Porgy and Bess (1935) featuring “Summertime.”
Collector's Highlights:
- Musician & Composer: George Gershwin
- Item: Signed and inscribed 8x10 black-and-white gelatin silver print photo (July 23, 1930); BAS slabbed
- Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) — tamper-evident, serial-numbered slab; online verification available
Authenticated by BAS, this piece carries real 1930s New York history: the photo bears a blind-embossed stamp for “Irving Gross / 189 East 2nd Street / New York City,” with period handwriting on the back. Expected vintage wear—minor emulsion flaws, light edge wear, a tiny top tear, and corner rounding—is present, while the ink inscription remains clear and bold. The BAS slab protects the photo and supports long-term collector confidence, offering verified authentic Gershwin memorabilia tied directly to his New York era.
Original: $4,849.00
-65%$4,849.00
$1,697.15Description
Collector Grade autographed memorabilia: George Gershwin signed 8x10 black-and-white gelatin silver print, inscribed and dated July 23, 1930, authenticated and BAS slabbed Composer of Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), Gershwin fused jazz and classical to shape American music. With his brother Ira, he wrote standards like I Got Rhythm and Someone to Watch Over Me, and helped create Porgy and Bess (1935) featuring “Summertime.”
Collector's Highlights:
- Musician & Composer: George Gershwin
- Item: Signed and inscribed 8x10 black-and-white gelatin silver print photo (July 23, 1930); BAS slabbed
- Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) — tamper-evident, serial-numbered slab; online verification available
Authenticated by BAS, this piece carries real 1930s New York history: the photo bears a blind-embossed stamp for “Irving Gross / 189 East 2nd Street / New York City,” with period handwriting on the back. Expected vintage wear—minor emulsion flaws, light edge wear, a tiny top tear, and corner rounding—is present, while the ink inscription remains clear and bold. The BAS slab protects the photo and supports long-term collector confidence, offering verified authentic Gershwin memorabilia tied directly to his New York era.
