Irene Cara Estate Signed Portrait Painting Patrick Nagel Manner Possibly Ronald Gaines COA. Portrait of Irene Cara in Stage Makeup, oil and mixed media, aprox 11in x 14in, 12.125in x 15.125in x 1.125in framed, signed somewhat illegibly possibly Ronald D Gaines or Saines.
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.

Good condition but exterior dust, not examined out of frame.