Lot 16
  • 16

Caruso, Enrico

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Caruso, Enrico
  • Fine photographic portrait, signed and inscribed ("Alla gentili. signorina Lucia Fornaroli Enrico Caruso"...")
  • paper
by the Laveccha Studio of Chicago, overall size c.35 x 27.2cm, mounted, framed and glazed, with stand, dated on the image 11 September 1912, small tear, repaired on verso with translucent adhesive tape, and small stain, not affecting image

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

A fine photographic portrait inscribed to the ballerina Lucia (Cia) Fornaroli (1888-1954), later the wife of Walter Toscanini.