AFRIQUE (Stage name of Alexander Witkin, 1907-1961, South African Singer and Impressionist)

Small vintage photo signed and inscribed “Best wishes always, to S.H.P.”, showing him head and shoulders, 4” x 2½”, no place, no date

He regularly performed on the London revue and cabaret circuit, performing impressions of singers and actors. One of his most popular impressions was of the Prince of Wales, although the Lord Chamberlain said that it was "most undesirable and in very bad taste", he had no powers to prevent performances in nightclubs, though Afrique dropped the impersonation soon afterwards.

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Stock No:  43372      £45

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