Mascagni, Pietro - Clay Statuette Richard Wagner including an envelope with a

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

inscription on the surrounding cardboard

Bertrand Hirsch

dated 1893

ALSO INCLUDED is a New York Times 2015 clip about him

Mascagni, Pietro - Clay Statuette Richard Wagner including an envelope with aItalian 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.