Francesca Cuzzoni Sandoni (1696-1778), Italian soprano, and Signora Faustina Bordoni (1770-1781), Italian opera singer.

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Francesca Cuzzoni Sandoni (1696-1778), Italian soprano, and Signora Faustina Bordoni (1770-1781), Italian opera singer. When they appeared together in London in 1727, a near riot occurred between their rival fans. Stipple engraved portrait showing the two singers in oval windows.

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Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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