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Lot #644
Claude Hopkins Signed Photograph

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Description

Jazz stride pianist and bandleader (1903-1984) who played at the Savoy and Roseland ballrooms and the Cotton Club. Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity photo for Claude Hopkins and his orchestra, showing Hopkins posing in a white suit in front of a mirror, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Fred Sourbeck, any time I can be of any service call on me, it was a real pleasure, Best wishes, Claude Hopkins." In fine condition, with some scattered light silvering and surface impressions.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Gangsters, Outlaws & Lawmen
  • Dates: #656 - Ended January 11, 2023





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