Subasta Bidspirit | ROSSINI GIOACCHINO: (1792-1868)

ROSSINI GIOACCHINO: (1792-1868) - ROSSINI GIOACCHINO: (1792-1868) Italian Composer. An exceptionally rare signed and inscribed 9.5 x 15 sepia photograph by Rossini, unusual in this very large size, the image depicting the Italian composer seated, in a three quarter length pose. Signed (`G. Rossini´) in bold dark fountain pen ink to the lower white border beneath an inscription in his hand (`Souvenir of friendship, offered to my young colleague Dominique Ducharme´) in French, and dated (`Passy de Paris, 15th August 1867´) also in his hand. An excellent signed photograph. Very small lighting to the lower white border, not affecting the signature. Professionally double matted in red and gold with a very rich and attractive classic frame, and glazed, to an overall size of 17 x 23 VG £2000-3000 Dominique Ducharme (1840-1899) Canadian Pianist, Organist and music Educator. Ducharme studied for five years at the Conservatoire de Paris.