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Carla Gronchi
Set of 2 Autograph Letters Signed by Carla Gronchi - 1955/1957

1955/1957

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2 Autograph Letters Signed by Carla Gronchi (1912-1993), the first lady of the Italian President Giovanni Gronchi (1955-1962), to the Countess Pecci-Blunt. A.L.S. Rome, October 14th 1955. In Italian. One page, single-sided. Excellent condition, including original envelope; A.L.S. Rome, April 27th 1957. Two pages, single-sided. On letterhead paper "Carla Gronchi". Excellent condition, including original envelope. Interesting letters in which the fist lady thanks for the pleasant visit at the Countes'' Royal Villa in Marlia and. In the second autograph Carla Gronchi has to decline the Countess's worldly invitation to t a classical music concert. Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt (Rome, 1885 - Marlia, 1971) Best-known as "Mimì" Pecci-Blunt , the Italian noblewoman was an art collector, patron and nephew of Pope Leo XIII. Extremely volcanic, she was very active in the cultural field, opening numerous lounges, galleries and theaters. In 1919 she married Cecil Blumenthal, later changed to Blunt, a wealthy Jewish banker from New York, heir to an important collection of nineteenth-century French painting. His Parisian and Roman salons was attended by artists and intellectuals of the caliber of Salvador Dalì, Paul Valery, Poulenc, Paul Claudel, and Aldo Palazzeschi!
  • Creator:
    Carla Gronchi (1912 - 1993)
  • Creation Year:
    1955/1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.21 in (18.3 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1149761stDibs: LU65037509282
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