Rare original oil painting by legendary singer Tony Bennett, presented by him to famous actress and singer Doris Day, who hung this painting in her home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Oil on artist board, the painting depicts an overhead view of the North Beach area of San Francisco, with sundry buildings, a nearby harbor, and the side of Vanessi’s Restaurant, a historic Italian establishment that was a landmark in the city’s dining scene. The painting is signed by Bennett in the lower right corner with his real surname, “Benedetto.” Two of the most influential vocalists of the twentieth century, Tony Bennett and Doris Day shared a longstanding professional admiration rooted in their parallel careers and mutual respect for one another’s artistry. Their friendship was highlighted by Bennett’s appearance as himself on The Doris Day Show in the season three episode “Tony Bennett Is Eating Here,” which aired on November 23, 1970. The episode famously concluded with the pair performing a memorable duet of Bennett’s career-defining song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” a rare on-screen musical moment for Day, who—despite being one of the best-selling recording artists in history—seldom sang on her television series. In fine condition. Rare and desirable, linking two of the most influential vocalists of the twentieth century.
