Lot 322
Frank Sinatra; Exceptional Signed Photo ca. 1948 + Signed Jimmy Dorsey Photo. Frank Sinatra (1915-1998), born in Hoboken, New Jersey and became one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Sinatra also proved a box-office sensation in MGM films playing to his strengths in personality and song But it was during a career slump that Sinatra was given a co-starring role in FROM HERE TO ENTERNITY and won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar which delivered him a legendary career comeback. Remarkable pop-culture history in one entertainer, music; film, Las Vegas, politics, concerts, a colorful personal life - he did it all and his way. Offered is one of the best signed photos of Frank Sinatra we have ever had in auction, a vintage original single weight 8 x 10" photo of a youthful Sinatra with a bold signature typical of his style in the 1940s. Only slight tape residue in the white borders where once framed, otherwise exceptional with inscription and signature in blue fountain pen ink. Also included is a fine Jimmy Dorsey 8 x 10" portrait still of the exceptional jazz musician and band leader, boldly signed. Some paper residue on verso where removed from scrap book otherwise fine. No secret of Jimmy and brother Tommy Dorsey's early collaborations with Sinatra. Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,500
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