Cliburn, Van. (1934–2013). Early Signed photograph. Signed portrait of the American pianist as a young man. Inscribed to Paul McMahon on January 21, 1962. Handstamp, "Sol Hurok presents Van Cliburn, Pianist..." to verso. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.3 cm). Edges slightly worn; else in fine condition.
"At the age of 23, Van Cliburn achieved worldwide recognition when he won the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958. Cliburn toured domestically and overseas. He played for royalty, heads of state, and every U.S president from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama." Wikipedia
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.
Cliburn, Van. (1934–2013). Early Signed photograph. Signed portrait of the American pianist as a young man. Inscribed to Paul McMahon on January 21, 1962. Handstamp, "Sol Hurok presents Van Cliburn, Pianist..." to verso. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.3 cm). Edges slightly worn; else in fine condition.
"At the age of 23, Van Cliburn achieved worldwide recognition when he won the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958. Cliburn toured domestically and overseas. He played for royalty, heads of state, and every U.S president from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama." Wikipedia
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.