An attractrive original Lumiere photograph of the great Italian tenor, the "outstanding 'tenore di grazia' of his generation." (Grove) A superb image of Schipa, shown in costume as Chevalier des Grieux in Puccini's "Manon Lescaut," boldly signed and inscribed in blue ink and dated 1926. Signed lower left in white ink by the photographer and measuring 9.5 x 12.5 inches [25 x 32 cm]. Crack at upper edge repaired with tape on verso, otherwise fine.