Mascagni, Pietro - Clay Statuette Richard Wagner inscription on the surrounding cardboard

inscription on the surrounding cardboard

Marie Laurence

including an envelope with a word in Italian written by Puccini himself (this is the only autograph in the album)

ALSO INCLUDED is a New York Times 2015 clip about him

Mascagni, Pietro - Clay Statuette Richard Wagner inscription on the surrounding cardboardItalian composer (1863 1942) primarily known for his operas Cavalleria Rusticana, L'Amico Fritz, and Iris, enjoying immense success during his lifetime, both as composer and conductor. Gorgeous full body clay (probably) statuette of the composer by artist L. Rizzi. Size is 4. 75 x 12 x 4 inches, some scratches over the face, probably missing cigarette, in overall very good condition.