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Enrico Caruso Hand-Drawn Caricature on ''Lloyd Sabaudo'' Yacht Line Stationery

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Music Memorabilia Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,125.00 USD
Enrico Caruso Hand-Drawn Caricature on ''Lloyd Sabaudo'' Yacht Line Stationery

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Auction Date:2014 Mar 27 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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World-famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso's hand-drawn sketch, unsigned, on Lloyd Sabaudo yacht line stationery. Best known for his signature role as Canio in ''Pagliacci,'' Caruso was also a pioneer in recorded sound, selling a million records at the dawn of the medium. More obscure was his passion for visual art, particularly caricatures, a medium he became quite accomplished at over his lifetime. Drawn circa 1917, portrait depicts a burly-looking man posing in profile with a curly beard and mustache, likely a friend or acquaintance of Caruso's. Portrait features an inscription by Caruso in pencil along the top edge, ''Sig. Randaccio''. Drawing is done in pencil and ink and measures 5'' x 7''. Matted in white to an overall size of 10.5'' x 14.5''. Toning throughout and minor creasing, else very good to near fine condition.