Singer (1897–1981) who possessed one of the most beautiful voices of the century. Admired for ‘opulence of tone, evenness of scale, breadth of range, perfection of technique and communicative warmth,’ all attributes convincingly documented on her recordings. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 full-length portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Harold Merklen. Cordially, Rosa Ponselle 1949.” In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases. RRAuction COA.
