Enormous mounted oval 10.5 x 13.5 albumen photo of the Norwegian violinist often called Norway’s first international star, affixed to its original 13 x 18 mount, prominently signed and inscribed in black ink in German and dated March 28, 1870. Framed to an overall size of 18 x 23. Light dampstaining evident to lower left (slightly affecting the inscription area), light scattered soiling, and a thin slice to the left side of the image, otherwise fine condition.