April 2014 Auction Ends Tuesday, April 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2014
Self-portrait sketch drawn by world-famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso. Caruso has inscribed the drawing in Italian, ''Dear Felipe, send me the precise address. Thank you for your postcard...Greetings to you and R...Caruso''. Best known for his signature role as Canio in ''Pagliacci,'' Caruso was also a pioneer in recorded sound, selling a million records at the dawn of the medium. More obscure was his passion for visual art, particularly caricatures, a medium he became quite accomplished at over his lifetime. Portrait measures 4.5'' x 3.5'', taped to a white mat to an overall size of 7.25'' x 4.75''. Minor toning and smudging, else near fine.
Opera Legend Enrico Caruso Self-Portrait Sketch
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