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Lot #291
Mata Hari

Beautiful twice-signed portrait of the exotic dancer-turned-spy

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Beautiful twice-signed portrait of the exotic dancer-turned-spy

Rare 4 x 8.25 cabinet-style photo of Mata Hari in a wintery scene by F.O. Lundt of Berlin, signed on the mount in ink, “Mata Hari,” and signed and inscribed on the reverse in French using her true name, “Grete McLeod,” (translated), “With my very cordial regards to Mr. Weinberg, Vienna, Dec. 1906.” In very fine condition. In December 1906 in Vienna, Mata Hari triumphed over Isadora Duncan, Maud Allen, and others in the ‘war of the tights.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #487 - Ended November 09, 2016





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