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Lot 235: Autographed Licia Albanese Publicity Photo Print Oprea

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Estimated price: $80 - $160

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Autographed Licia Albanese Publicity Photo Print. Appears to be dressed as Manon Lescaut from Giacomo Puccini’s production of the same name. The framed photo is approx 8 1/2" x 1/2" x 11" and weighs .88lb. Framed photo print is in a good, vintage condition with some sticker residue on the plex. Please note, this does not come with an COA.

Licia Albanese (July 22, 1909 – August 15, 2014) was an Italian-born American operatic soprano. Noted especially for her portrayals of the lyric heroines of Verdi and Puccini, Albanese was a leading artist with the Metropolitan Opera from 1940 to 1966. She also made many recordings and was chairwoman of The Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting young artists and singers.