BIRKIN JANE: (1946- ) English Actress and Singer. Best known for her relationship with Serge Gainsbourg. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph ` Kisses, Jane Birkin´, the shocking image depicting the actress in full length nude pose, wearing stockings and handcuffed, laying on a bed. Signed in bold black ink to a clear area of the image. Autograph obtained in person at the Viennale film festival. VG

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