Chaperon, Philippe - Autograph Letter Signed 1864

French painter (1823-1906) and scenic designer, particularly known for his work at the Paris Opera.

Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated December 26, 1864, to a gentleman as secretary of the Académie Impériale des Sciences, Belles lettres & Arts de Savoie, as follows:

“…J’ai l’honneur de vous annoncer que l’académie Impériale de Savoie vous a reçu au nombre des membres correspondants…”. 

Size is 8.3 x 10.5 inches, central fold, creases, letterhead, in overall very good condition.