Description
12 x 9 1/8 in (30.5 x 23 cm)
Provenance and Authentication:
This collectible has undergone a rigorous forensic evaluation. The signatures were carefully analyzed across multiple criteria, including ink deposition, material aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical alignment. The findings provide a sound basis for authenticity and historical context, and the piece is accompanied by comprehensive documentation supporting both its provenance and verification.
Katharine Hepburn remains one of the greatest actresses in the history of American cinema, celebrated for her remarkable independence, commanding screen presence, and record-setting four Academy Awards for Best Actress. Her influence extended beyond film into the theater, where her performances were equally admired.
This collectible features a Broadway program for Coco, personally signed by Katharine Hepburn. Premiering in 1969, Coco dramatized the life of legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel and marked one of Hepburn's most memorable stage performances. Her portrayal combined elegance, wit, and determination, earning widespread critical acclaim and reaffirming her versatility as both a film and stage icon.
Unlike standard publicity photographs, a signed theater program carries a direct connection to the live production itself. It represents not only Hepburn's autograph but also a tangible artifact from an important chapter of Broadway history. Collectors particularly value signed theatrical programs because they unite performance history, celebrity autograph collecting, and original production memorabilia within a single piece.
As one of Hepburn's signature theatrical roles, Coco occupies a distinctive place in her extraordinary career. The combination of the beautifully designed program, its association with Broadway, and Katharine Hepburn's elegant signature creates a highly desirable collectible for admirers of classic Hollywood, American theater, and twentieth-century cultural history.
Provenance and Authentication:
This collectible has undergone a rigorous forensic evaluation. The signatures were carefully analyzed across multiple criteria, including ink deposition, material aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical alignment. The findings provide a sound basis for authenticity and historical context, and the piece is accompanied by comprehensive documentation supporting both its provenance and verification.
Katharine Hepburn remains one of the greatest actresses in the history of American cinema, celebrated for her remarkable independence, commanding screen presence, and record-setting four Academy Awards for Best Actress. Her influence extended beyond film into the theater, where her performances were equally admired.
This collectible features a Broadway program for Coco, personally signed by Katharine Hepburn. Premiering in 1969, Coco dramatized the life of legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel and marked one of Hepburn's most memorable stage performances. Her portrayal combined elegance, wit, and determination, earning widespread critical acclaim and reaffirming her versatility as both a film and stage icon.
Unlike standard publicity photographs, a signed theater program carries a direct connection to the live production itself. It represents not only Hepburn's autograph but also a tangible artifact from an important chapter of Broadway history. Collectors particularly value signed theatrical programs because they unite performance history, celebrity autograph collecting, and original production memorabilia within a single piece.
As one of Hepburn's signature theatrical roles, Coco occupies a distinctive place in her extraordinary career. The combination of the beautifully designed program, its association with Broadway, and Katharine Hepburn's elegant signature creates a highly desirable collectible for admirers of classic Hollywood, American theater, and twentieth-century cultural history.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN SIGNED "COCO" BROADWAY PROGRAM
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Fine Art & Collectibles Auction IV
Jul 08, 2026 11:45 AM EDTIrvine, CA, United States
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