African-American expatriate singer and dancer (1906–1975), nicknamed “Black Venus,” who became one of the greatest sensations of Jazz-Age Paris. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Helen, With friendship, Yours, Josephine 1955.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Diagonal creases to both right corners, and some scattered surface marks and creases, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
