Mascagni, Pietro - Signed Photograph 1904 [SPORTS] from Spokane

from Spokane

with more extensive inscription on verso

Australian soprano (1910-1996)

75 inches with bending on corners and small crease on top right but otherwise in good condition

German soprano (1865-1939)

Mascagni, Pietro - Signed Photograph 1904 [SPORTS] from SpokaneItalian opera composer (1863 1945), mostly remembered today for his operas Cavalleria Rusticana and L'Amico Fritz among other creations. Original cabinet photograph of the composer by Gigoni & Bossi (Milan) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Mascagni to conductor Moise Sinigaglia, dated in Torino, May 18, 1904. Size is 4. 3 x 6. 4 inches, minor pinholes, mounting damage on verso, in overall good condition.