Lot 1: Lillian Freiman (Canadian, 1908-1986) Portrait of Arturo Toscanini

Portrait of Arturo Toscanini
signed 'L.Freiman' (upper right)
pastel on paper
inscribed '8 (Trudi)' bottom left on reverse
25.4 x 26.7cm (10 x 10 1/2in).
together with
Portrait of a Girl from Brittany
signed 'L.Freiman / Brittany' (upper right)
mixed media
inscribed '#18 Head of Brittany' bottom center on reverse
26.7 x 21.6 cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch) (2)

Provenance:
Private collection, Ottawa.

Note:
The portait of Toscanini is based on a famous photograph of the Maestro.