RR Autograph Auction Hans Christian Andersen Signed carte-de-visite profile portrait

Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Scarce vintage 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite profile portrait, by G. E. Hansen of Copenhagen, signed under the image in black ink. Some scattered light toning and soiling, trimmed edges, a couple trivial brushes to signature, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Andersen is quite scarce in signed images. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auctions Hans Christian Andersen

Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Exceptional original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by G. E. Hansen of Copenhagen, showing a full-length image of Andersen seated at a small table, a book in his right hand, inscribed on the reverse in Danish to G. Bentley Esq., and signed “Hans Christian Andersen.” A couple creases and surface impressions to top left corner of image, and a few minor creases and light soiling to reverse, with one crease touching middle name of signature, otherwise fine condition. Andersen is quite uncommon in signed images, particularly of this size, condition, and quality. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.  

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