Signed Savoy Menu - "thanks for the good polenta!"

A bold autograph signature from the legendary honey-voiced tenor, signed on the cover of a menu from the Savoy Restaurant in London and dated 1946. In blue pencil, Gigli has penned in Italian his "thanks for the good polenta!" Further collector's note in German on the back cover of the menu; light toning; overall fine. 5 x 7.5 inches (12.8 x 19 cm).

In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe. (15512)

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