Enrico Caruso Handwritten & Signed Letter (1921) – 2 Sheets, 4 Pages – Mentions President Wilson – Final Weeks of Life
This extraordinary handwritten and signed letter by legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso is dated July 12, 1921, just three weeks before his passing. Written across two sheets, four full pages front and back, Caruso pens deeply personal reflections from the Hotel Vittoria in Sorrento, Italy, addressing Don Giulio Gatti-Casazza, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera. The letter references prominent figures including President Wilson and Edward Ziegler, and discusses Caruso’s health struggles and public reputation. Each sheet measures approximately 13” x 8.5” and is composed of high-quality vellum-type fine paper. A professional English translation from Swann Auction Galleries accompanies the piece for added provenance. A rare, museum-worthy artifact offering a remarkable glimpse into the final days of one of history’s greatest operatic legends.
This extraordinary handwritten and signed letter by legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso is dated July 12, 1921, just three weeks before his passing. Written across two sheets, four full pages front and back, Caruso pens deeply personal reflections from the Hotel Vittoria in Sorrento, Italy, addressing Don Giulio Gatti-Casazza, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera. The letter references prominent figures including President Wilson and Edward Ziegler, and discusses Caruso’s health struggles and public reputation. Each sheet measures approximately 13” x 8.5” and is composed of high-quality vellum-type fine paper. A professional English translation from Swann Auction Galleries accompanies the piece for added provenance. A rare, museum-worthy artifact offering a remarkable glimpse into the final days of one of history’s greatest operatic legends.
This extraordinary handwritten and signed letter by legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso is dated July 12, 1921, just three weeks before his passing. Written across two sheets, four full pages front and back, Caruso pens deeply personal reflections from the Hotel Vittoria in Sorrento, Italy, addressing Don Giulio Gatti-Casazza, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera. The letter references prominent figures including President Wilson and Edward Ziegler, and discusses Caruso’s health struggles and public reputation. Each sheet measures approximately 13” x 8.5” and is composed of high-quality vellum-type fine paper. A professional English translation from Swann Auction Galleries accompanies the piece for added provenance. A rare, museum-worthy artifact offering a remarkable glimpse into the final days of one of history’s greatest operatic legends.