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Sainton, Prosper (1813-1890)
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
"P. Sainton". "Souvenir d'amité á L. Ries" December 20, 1857. 8" x 10.5". Fine, save for lower left and upper right corners clipped and a little fading on far left (not affecting). On a dark brown large album leaf.The eminent French violinist settled in London where he became in 1845 a professor at the Royal Academy of Music until his death. He was also soloist to Queen Victoria and prominent in provincial festivals. He has written a six-bar treble line entitled à deux, written as a souvenir of friendship to the German violinist Louis Ries (1530-1913, son of Hubert and nephew of Ferdinand).
Sainton was also a composer, writing violin solos and two violin concertos.
AMQ-08241$350