Strauss followed the advice of Johann Strauss, Jr., who told him to gain experience by conducting in provincial theatres. Returning to Vienna at the turn of the century, he began to write operettas in a series of works that rivalled in popularity those of Lehar. In 1939 he moved to Paris and then to New York and Hollywood, Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen 'To Mr. Victor Wagner, with kind regards, Oscar Strauss, Vienna, 21 November '21' adding a two bar AMQS of one of his works to top left corner. Photo is in its original mat with an overall size of 8 x 10. Some light silvering to edges and toning to mat, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
