Battistini, Mattia - Signed Cabinet Photo 1896

Italian baritone (1856-1928), considered one of the greatest singers of all times known in his day as "The King of Baritones".

Beautiful imperial cabinet photograph shown in role, signed and inscribed by him to Lady Wieniawski, dated in San Petersburg, 1896; photograph by Rembrandt, Warsaw, Poland.  Size is 4.5 x 8.25 inches, uneven surface (not completely flat), minor damages on all four corners, in overall excellent condition.