Two Signed Letters with Signed Photograph

Two signed letters from Cole Porter and Fred Astaire, both to the German-American caricaturist Julius Kroll and regarding a caricature of Astaire commissioned by Porter as a gift. TLS (1 p.; July 20, 1949) from Porter: "Dear Mr. Kroll: The wonderful caricature arrived and I gave it to Fred Astaire last night. He was delighted with it and I thank you for sending it so quickly. Your check will be sent next Saturday by my accountant. Sincerely yours, Cole Porter." ALS (1 p., n.d.) from Astaire: "Dear Mr. Kroll, Just a line to tell you how much I enjoyed receiving the caricature drawn by you, which Cole Porter sent me. I think it is swell & appreciate it a lot. All best wishes - Sincerely - Fred Astaire." Together with a small signed photograph of Porter (2.75 x 3.75 inches). A wonderful ensemble from one of the most important artistic collaborations in popular music history. 

Julius Kroll caricatured for a Berlin newspaper until in 1933, wary of the rising power of Hitler and the inherent hazards of his cartooning, he emigrated to America. Soon, his work appeared regularly in the Saturday Evening Post and the New York Times and while he drew almost every political figure in the World for these publications, he became most well known for his work caricaturing Hollywood figures.  (18216)

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