Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996) Early Signed PhotographAttractive early signed Gale Incorporated publicity portrait of the jazz icon, ca. 1940. Signed in blue ink: "Best Wishes Ella Fitzgerald. In fine condition, an attractive uninscribed example. 8 x 10 inches (20. 3 x 25. 4 cm.). Ella Fitzgerald's career was managed by Moe Gale, co founder of the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, from the beginning of her career until she transitioned to Norman Granz in the mid 1950s