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8017. Alda, Frances. (1879 - 1952).
Signed Photograph

Signed postcard photograph of the glamorous soprano, as seen in an elaborate fur outfit through a mist of snowflakes! Boldly signed with her name alone in black ink. Mounting remnants on verso, else fine. 9 x 14 cm. Read More...

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19182. Caruso, Enrico. (1873–1921) [Alda, Frances. (1879–1952)].
Signed Self-Portrait Caricature inscribed to the secretary of Frances Alda

Charming self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn his bust in left profile and inscribed "To dear Bubina / Very sincerely / Enrico Caruso / 1914" on a pale pink album sheet. A poem in French is written to verso in an unknown hand ("Que voulez vous que je vous dise?/ Un Axiom, un compliment / Que d'aucuns trouveront charmant / Et bien d'autres, une bétise?").  In fine condition.  2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.). Read More...

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20697. Caruso, Enrico. (1873–1921) [Alda, Frances. (1879–1952)].
Amusing Self-Portrait Caricature Drawing

Amusing unsigned original self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn himself as a portly child-sized version looking and gesturing upwards at two extremely tall unidentified individuals.  In fine condition.  Each 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.). Read More...

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