Enrico Caruso Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Enrico Caruso Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 22, 2024
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) Bronze "Laughing Buddha" 1909
Est: $900 - $1,200
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) Bronze "Laughing Buddha" 1909. Cast by The Roman Bronze Works, NY. Signed. Excellent original patina. 6"h x 4.25"w x 3.75"d. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Jul. 29, 2024
OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921), FELICETTI Francesco (XIXth century), HARTULARY DARCLÉE Yvan de (1886-1969) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed
Est: £700 - £800
Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication with autograph signature and date “10/09/07” depicting the celebrated Italian tenor, the photographer Felicetti and the composer Yvan de Hartulary Darclée, son of the soprano Hariclea, standing in a studio. Dedicated to the wife of Giacomo Puccini, Elvira (1860-1930). Photograph by G. Magrini in Viareggio and Rapallo. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.
L'Autographe Auctions
Jul. 29, 2024
OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature
Est: £350 - £450
Photographic portrait with autograph signature and “London 1906” by the celebrated Italian tenor, here as Il Duca in Verdi’s “Rigoletto”. Collector’s notes at the verso. (9.8 x 15.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.
L'Autographe Auctions
Jul. 29, 2024
OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature
Est: £300 - £350
Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature and date (1903) by the celebrated Italian tenor. (8 x 13 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.
L'Autographe Auctions
Jul. 29, 2024
OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) - Lot of three illustrated photographs on postcard with autograph signature
Est: £400 - £500
Lot of three illustrated photographs on postcard with autograph signature and address by the celebrated Italian tenor. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.
L'Autographe Auctions
Jul. 29, 2024
OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed
Est: £500 - £700
Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “New York 1919” of the Italian tenor. Considered 'the tenor' par excellence, of modest origins, he worked in the foundry in his youth and was discovered as a baritone by Eduardo Missiano, who pointed him out to Maestro Guglielmo Vergine. He made his debut on 16 November 1894 in Domenico Morelli's 'L'amico Francesco'. Dedicated to the composer Vincenzo Billi (1869-1938). Photograph by Mishkin. (17 x 21 cm). Applied on cardboard. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.
L'Autographe Auctions
Jun. 23, 2024
ENRICO CARUSO DINNER MENU & PHOTO OF ANNA CASE
Est: $50 - $100
Enrico Caruso Signed Dinner Menu & a Photo of Anna Case -Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) Dinner Menu Souvenir, signed by Caruso (not framed) 13"H x 18.5"W -Anna Case (1887-1984) Photo of Case, signed by Case (set under glass in frame) 14.5"H x 12.5"W / Condition: Souvenir menu has tears on edges
Dargate Auction Galleries
Jun. 09, 2024
ENRICO CARUSO
Est: $80 - $100
ENRICO CARUSO (1873 - 1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. A.N.S. ‘Caruso' penned on the verso of a postcard postmarked June 9, 1907 to his mistress Sybil Seligman, sending greetings and mentioning the bad weather. Light wear, very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jun. 09, 2024
ENRICO CARUSO
Est: $80 - $100
ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. A.N.S. ‘Caruso' penned in the bottom blank margin of a postcard depicting a scene in Prague, signed ‘Caruso' at top right corner. Postmark illegible but ca. 1908. General wear, overall good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jun. 09, 2024
ENRICO CARUSO
Est: $100 - $150
ENRICO CARUSO (1873 - 1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. Hand-addressed and signed postcard sent to Sybil Seligman, the wife of an English banker. Caruso was close to Seligman, who was also intimately close to Giacomo Puccini, serving as his confidante and advisor. He writes in Italian to his 'Cara Amica' advising that he is taking a train direct to Germany and thanks her for her letter, sending cordial greetings and closing: 'Your Caruso'. The postcard was mailed from Folkstone on Sep. 27, 1909, and shows Westminster Cathedral. A corner crease and some corrections to the address, else very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Mar. 21, 2024
ENRICO CARUSO (Italian, 1873-1921). Set of Five Caricatures, circa1907, Caricatures or drawings in pen and pencil on paper. Each one is
Est: $600 - $900
ENRICO CARUSO (Italian, 1873-1921). Set of Five Caricatures, circa1907, Caricatures or drawings in pen and pencil on paper. Each one is individually signed. All apparently were published. The list of drawn characters is as follows: No. 264 Mr. Hoagland (signed and dated), No. 354 General Obregon (signed), No. 298 Nicolas of Montenegro (signed), No. 255 Ermete Novelli (signed and dated), and No. 299 Queen Victoria of England (signed). Unframed. - Various sizes around 13 x 9 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Feb. 28, 2024
Enrico Caruso 1873-1921 Laughing Buddha Bronze
Est: $500 - $1,500
Enrico Caruso (Italian, 1873-1921). An antique bronze sculpture. Titled The Laughing Buddha". A bust of a chuckling male (allegedly a self-portrait.). Incised artist signature and dated 1909 to left side. Foundry stamp ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y. on verso. Based on available information, only eight (8) pieces were cast. Statue is mounted to a stepped wooden base. Bust measures approximately 6" x 4.25" x 3.5". Base measures approximately 2.5" x 5.5" x 5". Provenance; a private collection. Dimensions: 8.5 X 5.5 X 5 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild age related surface wear, patina, and verdigris. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction Gallery
Dec. 17, 2023
ENRICO CARUSO DINNER MENU & PHOTO W/ ANNA CASE
Est: $200 - $300
Enrico Caruso Signed Dinner Menu & a Photo of Anna Case & Caruso -Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) Dinner Menu Souvenir, signed by Caruso (not framed) 13"H x 18.5"W -Anna Case (1887-1984) Photo of Caruso and Case, signed by Case (set under glass in frame) 14.5"H x 12.5"W / Condition: Souvenir menu has tears on edges
Dargate Auction Galleries
Dec. 17, 2023
ENRICO CARUSO OPERA SIGNED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
Est: $200 - $300
Circa 1919; Italian operatic first lyric and dramatic tenor Enrico Caruso (Italy, 1873-1921) Signed Photograph / Visible Art Size: 4.5"H x 6.5"W / Frame Size: 9"H x 10"W
Dargate Auction Galleries
Nov. 22, 2023
Caruso (Enrico, 1873-1921). A large, characteristic self-caricature signed, London, 1905
Est: £400 - £600
Caruso (Enrico, 1873-1921). A large, characteristic self-caricature signed, London, 1905 * Caruso (Enrico, 1873-1921). Italian operatic tenor. A large, characteristic self-caricature signed, London, 1905, boldly drawn in dark fountain pen ink and pencil on buff paper, signed and dated in pencil to lower margin, some light soiling and age wear and light horizontal fold to the centre, 165 x 120 mm, framed and glazed QTY: (1) NOTE: For a similar self-caricature, only facing to the left, see Caruso's Caricatures, New York: Dover Publications, 1977, p. 9.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 26, 2023
Enrico Caruso Archive of Letters Signed
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot consists of 8 signed hand written Caruso Letters with envelopes written on mostly Hotel Knickerbocker Stationary, also includes a Typed Letter Signed and a New Years Greeting Card all to Maestro Salmaggi. 1916-1917 period. Great lot,examine. One envelope dated 1916 has a five cent stamp added from the 1960's which is easily removed.
Weiss Auctions
Oct. 26, 2023
Enrico Caruso Photo Archive
Est: $500 - $1,000
Fantastic group of 20 original candid photos of Enrico Caruso and Family from the Estate collection of Maestro Salmaggi. Photos are various sizes ranging from 4 1/2 x 6 1/2" to 7 1/2' x 9 1/2". Great lot with some super candid images.
Weiss Auctions
Oct. 26, 2023
Enrico Caruso Photo Signed
Est: $400 - $800
Photo inscribed to Maestro Salmaggi. "Maestro Salmaggi was to Opera what Lee Strasberg was to Acting in NYC for decades. He was a sophisticated, elegant, legendary genius. He was also a devoted husband and father and served as father figure tomany of his young proteges." He was a personal friend of both Enrico Caruso and Benito Mussolini. 6 1/4' x 8 1/2" Photo of Caruso signed and inscribed to Maestro Salmaggi and dated 1918,together with two original candid Caruso Photos.
Weiss Auctions
Oct. 26, 2023
Enrico Caruso Photo Signed
Est: $400 - $800
Photo inscribed to Maestro Salmaggi. "Maestro Salmaggi was to Opera what Lee Strasberg was to Acting in NYC for decades. He was a sophisticated, elegant, legendary genius. He was also a devoted husband and father and served as father figure tomany of his young proteges." He was a personal friend of both Enrico Caruso and Benito Mussolini. 6 1/4' x 8 1/2" Photo of Caruso signed and inscribed to Maestro Salmaggi and dated 1917,together with two original candid Caruso Photos.
Weiss Auctions
Oct. 21, 2023
ENRICO CARUSO : Selbstbildnis im Profil nach links.
Est: €650 -
ENRICO CARUSO 1873 - Neapel - 1921 Selbstbildnis im Profil nach links. Signiert, datiert und ortsbezeichnet „Ostende“. Auf chamoisfarbenem Vélin. 18,5 x 15,5 cm. An den Ecken auf Unterlage montiert. Ränder teils gering wellig. Enrico Caruso war neben seiner Tätigkeit als Opernsänger auch ein begabter Zeichner und Karikaturist, der sowohl seine Künstlerkollegen als auch sich selbst immer wieder in humorvoller Weise darstellte. [bg]
Winterberg-Kunst
Oct. 18, 2023
Enrico Caruso (Italian, 1873-1921)
Est: $300 - $500
Enrico Caruso (Italian, 1873-1921), "Caricature Self Portrait", 1915, ink on paper, signed, dated and inscribed "Monte Carlo, Marzo" lower center, 7 1/8 in. x 5 3/8 in., framed, overall 12 7/8 in. x 11 1/4 in. x 1 1/8 in.; and "Caricature of a Woman in a Hat", 1920, charcoal on paper, signed, dated, inscribed lower center, inscribed "To Ethel with Affection" mid-left, 10 in. x 14 in., framed, overall 16 3/4 in. x 20 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Angela Gross Folk, Bernardsville, NJ. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 15, 2023
Enrico Caruso - Caricature Depicting Three Women
Est: $200 - $400
Enrico Caruso (Italian, 1873-1921). Caricature Depicting Three Women. Crayon on paper, depicting three heads, inscribed "Mm. NORIA, "Mm VIAFORA" and "Mm BAUR," and signed and dated lower center "Enrico Caruso/ 1910," (7.875 x 12 inches, sight). Frame: H: 13.5 in., W: 17.625 in., D: .75 in.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Jul. 08, 2023
Enrico Caruso Signed Caricature Self Portrait
Est: $300 - $350
Enrico Caruso (Italian, 1873-1921) ink on paper autographed caricature depicting a self-portrait of the operatic tenor. Signed and dated "Enrico Caruso/ 11. 4. 1917" below. Sight: 7 1/2" H x 6" W. Framed: 11 1/4" H x 9 1/2" W. Note: According to the information affixed en verso, the sketch was done by opera singer Enrio Coruso in the Knickerbocker Hotel for the consignor's Grandmother, who had met the singer after the opera that evening. She was introduced to him by the manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company. This sketch was rendered on the hotel's stationery. Housed and matted in a parcel-gilt frame under glass.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
May. 27, 2023
Enrico Caruso Two Signed Sketches
Est: $200 - $400
Sketches. Done in ink. 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 and 5 1/2x 3/4.
Main Auction Galleries
Dec. 14, 2022
Caruso, Enrico
Est: €1,400 - €1,600
Caruso, Enrico - Caruso, Enrico. Straordinaria doppia caricatura raffigurante Enrico Caruso e Umberto Giordano in occasione della prima rappresentazione di Fedora a Parigi, su carta intestata del Grand Hotel. Il doppio ritratto a china è impreziosito da una citazione musicale autografa di Giordano 'Amor ti vieta'. Delicati restauri e rinforzi, 185 x 270 mm.
Aste Bolaffi
Nov. 26, 2022
Enrico Caruso Original Autographed Photo
Est: $300 - $500
Enrico Caruso original autographed photo, framed 33" x 33". Provenance: "Rock Edge" Prides Crossing, Beverly, MA.
Kaminski Auctions
Oct. 22, 2022
Enrico Caruso and His Art, by Mary H. Flint, Edition de Luxe (number two) with signed inscription by Caruso, privately printed in Ne...
Est: $150 - $250
Enrico Caruso and His Art, by Mary H. Flint, Edition de Luxe (number two) with signed inscription by Caruso, privately printed in New York in 1917.
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Aug. 30, 2022
Enrico Caruso - Postcard Photograph,
Est: £200 - £250
Enrico Caruso - Postcard Photograph, Enrico Caruso - Postcard Photograph, a genuine signed postcard of 'Enrico Caruso' mounted behind glass, a fine example of this rare autograph by the Master, 14 x 9cm Condition Report: Good clear signature, chip to corner of glass that does not affect image
Sworders
May. 03, 2022
Enrico Caruso Photograph Postcard
Est: $75 - $300
Enrico Caruso signed vintage photo was an Italian operatic tenor. Includes a gold frame: 10.75"H, 8.75"W. #EnricoCaruso #Postcard #Photograph #Vintage Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"W x 6"H
Lion and Unicorn
Mar. 31, 2022
Caruso (Enrico)
Est: £200 - £300
Caruso (Enrico) Caruso (Enrico) Vintage sepia toned postcard photograph of Enrico Caruso, signed in fountain pen ink across the lower portion of the image, some age-related toning, 13.7 x 8.7cm.
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 15, 2021
RARE ENRICO CARUSO SELF PORTRAIT BRONZE 1909
Est: $250 - $500
RARE ENRICO CARUSO SELF PORTRAIT BRONZE 1909. Comprising a scarce patinated bronze caricature self-portrait "laughing Buddha" by famed operatic tenor Enrico Caruso (1873-1921). Inscribed on side Enrico Caruso and dated 1909 or 1901 and with foundry initials for Roman Bronze Works (R.B.W.) on base. Height 5.75 inches (15 cm). Operatic tenor Enrico Caruso achieved international fame in the early 20th century, thanks to the gramophone. Though he appeared at opera houses throughout Europe and the Americas, making more than 800 performances in New York, it was his recordings that won him a mass audience. His version of the aria "Vesti la giubba'" ("On with the motley") from Leoncavell's opera Pagliacci, made in 1902, was the first record to sell over a million copies. Caruso was also known as a caricaturist. He regularly contributed sketches to an Italian-American newspaper La Follia di New York, from which a book of drawings was produced in 1908. He also produced sculptures. In this bronze self-portrait bust, he represents himself as a "Laughing Buddha". It is believed that fewer than ten cast were ever made. For a similar example see the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession # S. 104-2015 SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: [email protected] or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Dec. 14, 2021
ENRICO CARUSO AUTOCARICATURA
Est: €300 - €600
Firma e data incise "Enrico Caruso 1909".
Casa d'aste ARCADIA
Dec. 12, 2021
Enrico Caruso, Four Pencil Caricatures
Est: $100 - $200
provenance inscribed verso: ?Original Caricatures by Enrico Caruso/Purchased (Lot 168) at American Art Galleries in sale following Caruso?s Death". Framed, not examined out of frame. Frame size: 19" high, 13" wide. Foxing, scuffs. Provenance: Property of a CT Collector.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Dec. 09, 2021
Enrico Caruso
Est: $100 - $200
Enrico Caruso a fine signature 2" x 3" matted with a reproduction photo of the great opera signature. With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA. To bid Register at https://www.oakauctions.com/
One of a Kind Collectibles Auctions, LLC
Dec. 09, 2021
Enrico Caruso Signed Photograph
Est: $300 - $400
An Enrico Caruso signed photograph about 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" in size. Penned in steel-tip fountain pen with the inscription "New York 1904" below the signature. With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA. With JSA LOA. To bid Register at https://www.oakauctions.com/
One of a Kind Collectibles Auctions, LLC
Nov. 16, 2021
Enrico Carusso
Est: $400 - $500
CARUSO, Enrico (Italian school, 1873-1921.) Ink on cardboard. "Caricature of Luis Crodara." Signed, placed "Montevideo" and dated "1915" lower right. 28.5 x 20.5 cm. CARUSO, Enrico (escuela italiana, 1873-1921.) Tinta sobre cartón. "Caricatura de Luis Crodara." Firmada, situada "Montevideo" y fechada "1915" abajo a la derecha. 28.5 x 20.5 cm.
Zorrilla Subastas
Nov. 16, 2021
Enrico Carusso
Est: $400 - $500
CARUSO, Enrico (Italian school, 1873-1921.) Ink on cardboard. "Caricature of Luis Crodara." Signed, placed "Montevideo" and dated "1915" lower right. 28.5 X 20.5 cm. CARUSO, Enrico (escuela italiana, 1873-1921.) Tinta sobre cartón. "Caricatura de Luis Crodara." Firmada, situada "Montevideo" y fechada "1915" abajo a la derecha. 28.5 X 20.5 cm.
Zorrilla Subastas
Nov. 03, 2021
RUSSIAN SCHOOL (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)
Est: £200 - £300
A CARICATURE, POSSIBLY ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921)signed l.l., inscribed & dated l.r. M.L. 1910 14.0 x 16.5 cm / 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in Provenance: East Coast Fine Arts, Port St Lucie, FL., U.S.A, Anonymous Sale, 10.01.2016, Lot 231 Caruso was a great Italian Tenor and was one of the first major singing talents to be commercially recorded. He was also a prolific caricaturist himself, who |from 1906 contributed unfailingly to the columns of La Follia, a New York weekly newspaper, a sketch of some kind| (1) . It has been suggested that this may be the work of Mikhail Larionov. Bibliography: (1) P.V.R. Key - Enrico Caruso: A Biography - Boston (1922) - p.328
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 03, 2021
Enrico Caruso as Canio in Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci. Unsigned. Oil on Masonite
Est: $200 - $800
Portrait of Enrico Caruso as Canio in Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci. Unsigned. Oil painting on Masonite, 25 x 20 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Jul. 30, 2021
ENRICO CARUSO SIGNED PORTRAIT IMAGE
Est: $80 - $180
ENRICO CARUSO SIGNED PORTRAIT IMAGE Half-length portrait in formal attire, signed across his torso with "New York - 1907". Mounted to circular frame. Frame: 14" diameter
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 14, 2021
CARUSO, Enrico (1873-1921) Caruso’s personal archive of correspondence and
Est: £70,000 - £100,000
CARUSO, Enrico (1873-1921) Caruso’s personal archive of correspondence and financial papers, 1897-1908, 1912-1921. CARUSO, Enrico (1873-1921) Caruso’s personal archive of correspondence and financial papers, 1897-1908, 1912-1921. The archive comprises approximately 282 autograph letters signed and telegrams by…
Christie's
Apr. 30, 2021
ENRICO CARUSO SIGNED PORTRAIT IMAGE
Est: $80 - $180
ENRICO CARUSO SIGNED PORTRAIT IMAGE Half-length portrait in formal attire, signed across his torso with "New York - 1907". Mounted to circular frame. Frame: 14" diameter
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 27, 2021
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921)
Est: €150 - €200
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) Self portrait - sketch Italian operatic tenor. Signed and dated 1905. Zelfportret van de Italiaanse tenor Gesigneerd en gedateerd 1905.
Maison Jules Veilinghuis
Dec. 17, 2020
Enrico Caruso Sketch on Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires Stationery
Est: $125 - $187
World-famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso's hand-drawn sketch, unsigned, on Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires stationery. Best known for his signature role as Canio in ''Pagliacci,'' Caruso was also an accomplished caricature artist. Likely a friend or acquaintance circa 1917, as Caruso was touring South America at the time, portrait depicts a man with furrowed eyebrows and curly hair pursing his lips. Drawing is done in pencil, upside down on the lined stationery measuring 8.25'' x 10.5''. Matted in white to an overall size of 10.5'' x 14.5''. Toning throughout and minor folds, in very good condition. From a larger collection of Caruso caricatures, and identified as such.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Dec. 02, 2020
CARUSO ENRICO: (1873-1921)
Est: €200 - €300
CARUSO ENRICO: (1873-1921) Italian Tenor. Vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph of Caruso standing in a three quarter length pose and holding his hat in one hand. Signed in blue fountain pen ink to the image, partially across a darker area although legible. One very slight, minor surface crease to the right edge, otherwise VG
International Autograph Auctions Europe, S.L.
Oct. 15, 2020
Enrico Caruso Hand-Drawn Sketch
Est: $200 - $300
Sketch drawn by world-famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso. Best known for his signature role as Canio in ''Pagliacci,'' Caruso was also a master caricature artist, usually sketching self-portraits and friends. Portrait measures 5.25'' x 7.5'', taped to a white mat to an overall size of 7'' x 8.5''. Minor toning, smudging and scattered pinholes, else near fine. Taken from a larger lot of Caruso caricatures, and thus identified.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Oct. 15, 2020
Enrico Caruso Hand-Drawn Pair of Sketches -- Depicting His Fellow Opera Singer, French Bass Pol Plancon
Est: $500 - $750
World-famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso pair of hand-drawn caricatures. Portraits in pencil and red pencil are representations of Caruso's contemporary Pol Plancon, the famed bass from France. Portrait on the left shows Plancon in hard profile, the prominent bridge of his nose exaggerated by Caruso. Portrait on the right is an oblique view of the singer, whose eyes Caruso accentuated by varying the color of pencil. Plancon was renowned for his vocal quality and precision and, with Caruso, was among the earliest vocal artists to pioneer recorded music. His distinctive drawing style is evident in this sketch, rendered on a single sheet of Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires stationery. Viewable area measures 10.5'' x 6.75''. Matted in white to an overall size of 14.5'' x 10.5''. Toning and creasing and a numerical pencil notation to the corner of mat, overall very good.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Sep. 22, 2020
ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921)
Est: £200 - £300
RUSSIAN SCHOOL (EARLY 20TH CENTURY) A CARICATURE, POSSIBLY ENRICO CARUSO signed l.l., inscribed & dated l.r. M.L. 1910 14.0 x 16.5 cm / 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in Provenance: East Coast Fine Arts, Port St Lucie, FL., U.S.A, Anonymous Sale, 10.01.2016, Lot 231 Caruso (1873 – 1921) was a great Italian Tenor and was one of the first major singing talents to be commercially recorded. He was also a prolific caricaturist himself, who "from 1906 contributed unfailingly to the columns of La Follia, a New York weekly newspaper, a sketch of some kind" (1). It has been suggested that this may be the work of the artist, Mikhail Larionov (1881-1964). Bibliography: (1) P.V.R. Key - Enrico Caruso: A Biography - Boston (1922) - p.328
Olympia Auctions