Ferrani, Cesira - Vintage Cabinet Photo in role Autographs Strings water stains on verso

water stains on verso

shown in role (likely the Landgraf in Wagner's Tannhauser)

Signed photo postcard of the German soprano (1897-1986) shown as herself

British composer (1874-1948)

and also on the back - see scans - otherwise in amazing condition

Ferrani, Cesira - Vintage Cabinet Photo in role Autographs Strings water stains on versoItalian soprano (1863 1943), sang the world premiere performances of two of the most iconic roles in opera history, Mim in the original 1896 production of Puccini's La Boheme, as well as the title role in the same composers Manon Lescaut in 1893. Extremely rare vintage cabinet photo, not signed but with a short phrase inscription. Shown in role, possibly as Mimi. Beautiful cabinet photo by Montabone, Turin. Size is 5. 25 x 8. 5 inches, very slight