Boris Chaliapin (1904-1979). Portrait of Akim Tamiroff in costume

tamiroff akim boris chaliapin depicts role friend lower left present portrait costume numbered canvasnote work provenance family loss dated 1904-1979 verso possibly gitano movie black magic filmed early 1940s artist collection opera singer angeles circa 1960 acquired descent owner good condition scattered unstable flaking minute spots right blacklight evidence restoration released generally signed 1949 visual canvas 27''x22 frame abrasion uneven varnish