POLAIRE

Photographic postcard by Aaron Gerschel showing Willy and Polaire, the former having written in black ink the first name of each protagonist in the photograph. On verso: "17-onze-03 Monsieur, Voudrez-vous me faire envoyer un numéro spécimen de la Carte-postale Illustrée ? Salutations distinguées. Willy" ["17-Nov-03 Sir, Would you please send me a specimen copy of the Illustrated Postcard? Distinguished salutations. Willy"] Some minor surface losses to recto.
In 1902, Polaire - friend of the couple formed by Colette and Willy - landed the role of Claudine at the Bouffes-Parisiens. The show was immensely successful and was performed in the United States in 1910 and then in London.

Photographic postcard signed by Polaire
S.n., s.l1919, 9.5 x 13.5 cm, one verso sheet
Photographic postcard depicting the singer and actress Polaire, facing her two dogs in her arms, taken in the A.Bert studio.
A beautiful copy.
Handwritten signature dated 1919 by Polaire above and to the right of her portrait.
Handwritten presentation from Polaire on the back of the postcard to Mr Humbert Clerle.

First edition, one of 4 numbered copies on Japan, head print with 4 Holland paper coins.
Rare copy at all margins.
Autograph signed by Polar to Manuel Liévin.