Pair of signed photographs of the American singer and actor who popularized traditional folksongs through his radio show The Wayfaring Stranger. The earlier portrait is inscribed "Sincerely, / Burl Ives" in light blue ink, and the later photograph, which shows him holding a guitar, "To Paul / Best always / Burl Ives" in black felt tip. Light spotting to the earlier photograph, with its signature low-contrast; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches; 20.3 x 25.4 cm.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon's stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy's Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Pair of signed photographs of the American singer and actor who popularized traditional folksongs through his radio show The Wayfaring Stranger. The earlier portrait is inscribed "Sincerely, / Burl Ives" in light blue ink, and the later photograph, which shows him holding a guitar, "To Paul / Best always / Burl Ives" in black felt tip. Light spotting to the earlier photograph, with its signature low-contrast; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches; 20.3 x 25.4 cm.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon's stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy's Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.