SMITH ROBERT: (1959- ) SMITH ROBERT: (1959- ) English rock musician, co-founder and lead vocalist of The Cure. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of the goth icon standing in a half-length pose. Signed in gold ink with his first name to the base of the image and dated 2019 in his hand. EX Provenance: The vendor informs us that the signature was obtained in person at the General Aviation terminal of Vienna Airport following The Cure´s appearance at the Nova Rock Festival in Burgenland on 14th June 2019.

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