Collection of thirteen autographed items by prominent opera singers from the 1920s to the 1950s
daughter of the composer Jean-Désiré Montagney Artôt
particularly active in Italy following the First World War but whose career came to a close in 1937 because of her Jewish ancestry (was forced to remain hidden until 1943-1944)
25 inches total
Photograph is ink-stamped on verso by Press Photo Karl Schuster
Dukas, Paul - Autograph Letter Signed 1925 HM - Literature Collection of thirteen autographed itemsFrench composer (1865 1935), critic, and teacher, well known for his popular work "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated Feb. 25, 1925. Size is 4. 3 x 5. 9 inches each page, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is its original envelope. Size is 4. 7 x 3. 7 inches, some stains, in overall very good condition, loss of paper over the top.