Koussevitsky, Olga (-1978)
Original Caricature of Sir John Barbirolli
9.25+" h x 7.5" w, matted with a total measurement of 14.75" h x 13" w. Overall condition very good; slight soiling on very bottom and top (not visible in mat).A caricature of the noted English conductor, Sir John Barbirolli, shown conducting. The caricature was executed by Olga Koussevitsky, who was a patron of the arts and second wife of the famous conductor, Serge Koussevitsky, and was so well known for her portraits that she even had an exhibition in New York City. This caricature is dated 1953 and is signed with her circled initial "K".
GPH-10684$350