2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
CARUSO, Enrico (1873-1921). Caruso, the world's greatest operatic tenor of his era, became an early pop icon through his many best-selling recordings for Victor. Archive of 18 items pertaining to Enrico Caruso, ca. 1917-1920, various locations. Autograph Note Signed "Caruso", one page, 4" x 5", ca. 1920, with matching envelope addressed to "Mr. Sorrentino". The recipient of this customized Christmas card was a young tenor named Umberto Sorrentino who was living in New York City. Sorrentino figures prominently in this collection. The verso of the card is inscribed in Italian by Caruso and is boldly signed...Plus; Post card of a Caruso portrait to Sorrentino signed "Caruso"...Plus; Post card signed "E Caruso" showing Caruso on a porch, 1917, Atlanta, Georgia to Sorrentino...Plus; Post card of Caruso waving, ca. 1917, Atlanta, Georgia likely to Sorrentino. Signed "Caruso"...Plus; Post card of the Equitable Building, New York City signed "Caruso"...Plus; Post card of the Guadalupe Church, Mexico City, signed "Enrico Caruso", 1919...Plus; 4 unsigned Caruso calling cards, 2 5/8" x 3 5/8". Each card, although unsigned, carries a brief note of thanks or best regards in Caruso's hand...Plus; 3 Western Union Telegrams, each one page, octavo, from Caruso to Sorrentino...Plus; Two envelopes addressed to Sorrentino and three pieces of printed ephemera showing Sorrentino as drawn by Caruso. The telegrams, exhibiting chipped edges and splits, grade only Good condition. The other items are all in Fine to VF condition.
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