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Caruso, Enrico
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Caruso, Enrico
- Self-caricature by Enrico Caruso, signed and inscribed in black ink to Walter Toscanini, son of the conductor ("à Walter, Enrico Caruso, Parigi 1910")
- paper
one page, octavo (17.5 x 12cms), torn off from a larger leaf along central fold, some light spotting down the right edge side of the page
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."
"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
This charming sketch by the renowned Italian tenor Enrico Caruso depicts him in the role for which he is perhaps best known, that of Canio in Leoncavallo's Pagliacci. Caruso immortalised his portrayal of Canio when he became the first ever artist to sell a million records with the famous "Vesti la giubba" aria that closes the first act.