Rare 7 x 9.75 imperial cabinet photo of Verdi in a bust-length pose, signed in black ink, “G. Verdi, Montecatini, 1 Agosto 1898.” Published by Pietro Tempestini of Spezia. Small areas of surface loss near the bottom of the image, wear to white lettering on the mount, and subtle fading to portions of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Verdi frequented Montecatini throughout the last twenty years of his life, an area of Italy known for its spa and a destination for many of his contemporaries, such as Mascagni and Leoncavallo. At this point, he had finished writing his last work, Quattro pezzi sacri, which had been performed in Paris for the first time in April. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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