Dashing portrait photograph of the Italian tenor, one of the greatest of the 20th century, with cigarette in hand. Corelli has inscribed "To Paul per ricordo Franco Corelli" in black ink. Columbia Records stamp to verso. Signature partially to low contrast area, mild edgewear, overall in fine condition. 7.5 x 9 inches (19 x 22.9 cm.).
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Dashing portrait photograph of the Italian tenor, one of the greatest of the 20th century, with cigarette in hand. Corelli has inscribed "To Paul per ricordo Franco Corelli" in black ink. Columbia Records stamp to verso. Signature partially to low contrast area, mild edgewear, overall in fine condition. 7.5 x 9 inches (19 x 22.9 cm.).
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.