Description
Italian tenor and teacher (1855-1927)
signed album pages
overall dust and rust tone
one of the biggest opera stars of the 19th century
graphic artist and illustrator Vera Ermolaeva (1893-1937)
CLASENTI, Esperanza Autographs Singers 50 or less I Italian tenor and teacher (1855-1927)Celebrated Cuban soprano (18821953), signed photo postcard, shown in the role of Gilda from Verdis Rigoletto. Photograph measures 3. 25 x 5. 25 inches and is in excellent condition overall. There is slight paper loss along the edges, consistent with age, but the image and handwritten inscriptions remain clear and attractive. Handwritten and signed on both sides by her, inscribed to famous author Leo Riemens. Signature seen in vertical position is