[Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813–1901)] [Baccaloni, Salvatore. (1900–1969)] Serafini-Lupo, Enzo. Large Original Bronze Bust presented to Salvatore BaccaloniImpressive large bust portrait of the great Italian Opera composer, ca. 1950, with incised inscription on the left side by the sculptor to the Italian operatic bass, often regarded as the greatest buffo artist of the 20th century: "A Salvatore Baccaloni grande amico della commedia lirica Enzo Serafini." Mounted to a marble base, in very fine condition. 22. 75 inches (57. 8 cm.). Rather amazingly, the skillful sculptor of the present bust was primarily