Planté, Francis, French pianist (1839-1934). Autograph calling card.

La Ferté-Alais, 9. VI. 1899.

Calling card format. 1 p.

 280.00

To Madame Duchanoy, his "dear colleague", thanking her for attending a concert together with her daughter: "Bien touché de votre affectueuse présence d'hier, Madame et chère collégue, et bien reconnaissant de toute la grâce bienveillante de votre chère fille. Elle a compris comme vous combien mon souvenir vous est resté fidèle et dévoué [...]".

The celebrated virtuoso Planté was hailed by his contemporaries as "God of the piano". Performing from age seven, he met giants like Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt, with whom he performed. Marcel Proust immortalized Planté in his "À la recherche du temps perdu". Planté was also among the first artists ever to record.

On calling card with printed name. Traces of former mounting,

Stock Code: BN#56601 Tag: