Irene Cara Estate Semi Abstract Bird Pencil Drawing COA. Irene Cara Escalera, organically inspired semi abstract composition appearing to be a bird in profile with elaborate stylized plumage, pencil on paper, 12in x 18in, note this work is unsigned a sold as attributed to Irene Cara having come from the same storage archive location in her home immediately adjacent to the other three related signed Irene drawings in this sale offered as other lots, partially laid down on foamcore, unmatted, metal frame. One of four original drawings offered as individual lots in this sale.
PROVENANCE: Estate of Irene Cara Escalera. Known professionally as Irene Cara, an Oscar, Grammy, Tony award winner. The multitalented singer, actress, musician and composer rose to international prominence with her starring role as Coco in the movie Fame which inspired a generation of performing arts academies, magnet schools and countless famous performers. Prior to Fame she was a child star as a recording artist and cast member of the Electric Company and she followed up her Fame stardom with the iconic song from Flashdance and an international touring career interspersed with Hollywood movie and television appearances. Irene semi-retired to Florida and continued developing musical projects privately from her home. All items in this auction were personally removed from her Largo, Florida residence by our staff. Some of the items when specifically noted have been identified as having been worn in various televised events while some others though unidentified were clearly part of her stage and touring ensam. Each lot comes with a Certificate of Authenticity authorized by her Estate Personal Representatives.

Partially laid down on foamcore, toned, light soft crease lower left corner, frame dusty with edge wear.