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Lot #762
Enrico Caruso

An uncommonly large portrait, signed in Buenos Aires during Caruso’s final performance as Pagliacci

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An uncommonly large portrait, signed in Buenos Aires during Caruso’s final performance as Pagliacci

Vintage matte-finish head-and-shoulders photo, trimmed to a size of 8.25 x 11.25 , signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mr. Frederick N. Martinez’s, Sincerely, Enrico Caruso, B. Aires 1917.” In fine condition, with a few light edge and corner creases. Caruso performed at the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1917, for a performance of Leoncavallo´s opera ‘Pagliacci.’ Caruso performed in the role of Canio, his signature role. This was the last performance he made of Pagliacci in Argentina. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #373 - Ended July 13, 2011





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