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Lot 106 - Vintage Framed Maurice Chevalier Waldorf-Astoria Empire Room Ephemera Display, "The King Is Back" Promotional Card, Show Advertisement, And Signed Autograph Dated 1963, 14-7/8" x 11-3/4"
Lot 106 - Vintage Framed Maurice Chevalier Waldorf-Astoria Empire Room Ephemera Display, "The King Is Back" Promotional Card, Show Advertisement, And Signed Autograph Dated 1963, 14-7/8" x 11-3/4"
Vintage framed display of Maurice Chevalier memorabilia comprising three pieces mounted on a dark backing within a red wooden frame. The largest piece is an oversized promotional card designed as a King of Hearts playing card, featuring a photographic portrait of Chevalier in his signature straw boater hat and tuxedo, captioned "The King Is Back." Beside it is a printed promotional card for his appearance at the Empire Room of the Waldorf-Astoria, reading "Opening Thursday, November 10th in the Empire Room, Maurice Chevalier, The Incomparable Star of All Time," with press quotes attributed to Edith Piaf, Walter Kerr of the Herald Tribune, and Lewis Funke of the Times, along with show times and reservation information. Below is a small card inscribed "Best wishes from Maurice Chevalier 1963."
The autograph card shows toning and staining. The promotional pieces show light wear. The frame shows minor scuffs. Display stand shown in photograph is not included.