Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN SINGER CHALIAPIN HAND EMBROIDERED

RUSSIAN SINGER CHALIAPIN HAND EMBROIDERED PORTRAIT - A hand embroidered portrait of Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin in the role of Mephistopheles, 1873 to 1938, an outstanding Russian opera and chamber singer high bass, who at various times was a soloist at the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters, as well as the Metropolitan Opera. Hand Embroidered by B. A. Altendinger, 1887 to c. 1960s. Altendinger was an artist architect, decorator. Mariinsky and other theaters since 19102. Student of Alexandre Golovin. Inscribed in Russian, on the backside. Russian Famous Singers and Theatre Hand Made Portraits, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions 13 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Stains. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.