Segovia, Andrés. (1893–1987) [de Grab, Richard. (1927–2001)]. Large Autograph Signature with Two Photographs.
Two Richard de Grab photographs of the great guitarist, together with a large autograph signature reading "Souvenir / Andrés Segovia / 22 Mai 1965 / Paris" written to verso of Hotel Vernet stationary. From the personal collection of the Czech photographer, a prominent figure in the postwar art world. A few surface impressions to the smaller photograph, else in fine condition. Photographs: 15.75 x 11.75 inch (40 x 30 cm) & 11.75 x 9.25 inch (29.5 x 24 cm). Signature: 6.75 x 9 inch (17 x 22.5 cm).
Throughout his career, postwar contemporary artist and photographer Richard de Grab produced many portraits of renowned artists and musicians whom he often befriended, including Rubinstein, Casals, Cocteau, Picasso, Miro, Prévert, Hartung, Soulage, and Poliakoff. Salvador Dali, another subject and friend to de Grab, affectionately nicknamed him "The Turtle ", with several drawings dedicated to him over the years with inscriptions reading, "Bonjor Tortue", and "Pour la Tortue".
Segovia, Andrés. (1893–1987) [de Grab, Richard. (1927–2001)]. Large Autograph Signature with Two Photographs.
Two Richard de Grab photographs of the great guitarist, together with a large autograph signature reading "Souvenir / Andrés Segovia / 22 Mai 1965 / Paris" written to verso of Hotel Vernet stationary. From the personal collection of the Czech photographer, a prominent figure in the postwar art world. A few surface impressions to the smaller photograph, else in fine condition. Photographs: 15.75 x 11.75 inch (40 x 30 cm) & 11.75 x 9.25 inch (29.5 x 24 cm). Signature: 6.75 x 9 inch (17 x 22.5 cm).
Throughout his career, postwar contemporary artist and photographer Richard de Grab produced many portraits of renowned artists and musicians whom he often befriended, including Rubinstein, Casals, Cocteau, Picasso, Miro, Prévert, Hartung, Soulage, and Poliakoff. Salvador Dali, another subject and friend to de Grab, affectionately nicknamed him "The Turtle ", with several drawings dedicated to him over the years with inscriptions reading, "Bonjor Tortue", and "Pour la Tortue".