Mascagni, Pietro - Clay Statuette Richard Wagner j’ai joué et fait entendre

j’ai joué et fait entendre à quelques notabilités de Boulogne le dernier instrument que vous avez envoyé à Mr

dated 1893

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

very clear signature below image

Bertrand Hirsch

Mascagni, Pietro - Clay Statuette Richard Wagner j’ai joué et fait entendreItalian 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.