GABY DESLYS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 171728

Illustration of the French danseuse and actress in costume for a 3½x5½ picture postcard, signed in black ink. Extremely rare! Picture post card signed: "Gaby Deslys", in black ink, B/w 3½x5½.

Price: $200.00

Condition: Fine condition

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GABY DESLYS
Illustration of the French danseuse and actress in costume for a 3½x5½ picture postcard, signed in black ink. Extremely rare!
Picture post card signed: "Gaby Deslys", in black ink, B/w 3½x5½. Gaby Deslys (1881-1920) was a danseuse, singer, and actress who became incredibly popular worldwide in the 1910's. Born Marie-Elise-Gabrielle Caire, Deslys chose her stage name as an abbreviation of Gabrielle of the Lillies. Known for her beauty, Deslys delighted audiences both on stage and off, appearing on Broadway in her early career and making the jump to silent films soon after. She also saw popularity after King Manuel II of Portugal's infatuation with her became public knowledge, having an on again, off again relationship for a number of years (though she later became involved with actor Harry Pilcer). In 1919, Deslys contracted a severe throat infection caused by the Spanish influenza, which was further complicated by her request to not have any surgeries done that would scar her neck. She died soon after, passing away in Paris in 1920, leaving her entire estate to the poor of Marseilles. Corners worn and creased, with tear on top left corner. Staple holes in top margin. Lightly toned and soiled. Light surface creases. Paper loss on verso. Otherwise, fine condition.

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