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Caruso, Enrico. (1873–1921) [Alda, Frances. (1879–1952)]. Signed Self-Portrait Caricature inscribed to the secretary of Frances Alda.
Bubina was the secretary of the great soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), who was also the wife of legendary Metropolitan Opera Manager Gatti-Casazza through most of his tenure. Alda sang 369 performances at the Met, including frequently opposite Caruso and Bubina is referenced in many letters between the two singers.
Charming self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn his bust in left profile and inscribed "To dear Bubina / Very sincerely / Enrico Caruso / 1914" on a pale pink album sheet. A poem in French is written to verso in an unknown hand ("Que voulez vous que je vous dise?/ Un Axiom, un compliment / Que d'aucuns trouveront charmant / Et bien d'autres, une bétise?"). In fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.).
Bubina was the secretary of the great soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), who was also the wife of legendary Metropolitan Opera Manager Gatti-Casazza through most of his tenure. Alda sang 369 performances at the Met, including frequently opposite Caruso and Bubina is referenced in many letters between the two singers.
Caruso, Enrico. (1873–1921) [Alda, Frances. (1879–1952)]. Signed Self-Portrait Caricature inscribed to the secretary of Frances Alda.
Bubina was the secretary of the great soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), who was also the wife of legendary Metropolitan Opera Manager Gatti-Casazza through most of his tenure. Alda sang 369 performances at the Met, including frequently opposite Caruso and Bubina is referenced in many letters between the two singers.
Charming self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn his bust in left profile and inscribed "To dear Bubina / Very sincerely / Enrico Caruso / 1914" on a pale pink album sheet. A poem in French is written to verso in an unknown hand ("Que voulez vous que je vous dise?/ Un Axiom, un compliment / Que d'aucuns trouveront charmant / Et bien d'autres, une bétise?"). In fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.).
Bubina was the secretary of the great soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), who was also the wife of legendary Metropolitan Opera Manager Gatti-Casazza through most of his tenure. Alda sang 369 performances at the Met, including frequently opposite Caruso and Bubina is referenced in many letters between the two singers.