Viardot, Pauline - Autograph Letter Signed 1852 + Portrait Framed Memorabilia who performed mainly soubrette roles

who performed mainly soubrette roles

a very rare autograph

signed as Crossley-Muecke (her 2nd husband´s last name)

Italian soprano (1913-2014)

stamped on verso by photographer Piccagliani

Viardot, Pauline - Autograph Letter Signed 1852 + Portrait Framed Memorabilia who performed mainly soubrette rolesFrench mezzo soprano (1821 1910), highly distinguished as a singer, teacher, and composer, Viardot was crucial in the career of many singers of her time. Autograph letter signed with full name, in French, dated in Norwich in 1852, sold untranslated. One page, 4. 5 x 7 inches, has 4 additional lines on her handwriting on verso, and a short note in English made by another hand. Also included is a print of her, shown young, 5 x 7 inches, which could be