Holiday 2023 Catalogue

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41. [Holiday Greetings] Lehar, Franz. (1870 - 1948).
Signed Photograph with Christmas Greetings

Portrait postcard of the famous Austro-Hungarian operetta composer seated at the piano and looking sideways into the camera. Photograph by Carl Pietzner, court photographer in Vienna. Postcard produced and distributed by Geschwister Moos, Karlsruhe, Germany' printed date "1907., signed and inscription by Lehar (in German): "Lehár Franz thanks and returns the kind Christmas regards cordially." Card was used as such and sent by Lehar; postmarked Vienna, December 28 (year illegible). Remnants of earlier mounting  on verso obscure most of the address, written in Lehar's hand (possibly "Herrn Konzertmeister / [name illegible]... Wien"), corners worn, else fine.  5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 9 cm).

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42. [Holiday Greetings] List, Eugene. (1918–1985) [Lucioni, Luigi. (1900–1988)] .
Signed Letter and Holiday Cards

Signed invitation by the American pianist to the summer Music Festival at the South Vermont Arts Center, May 1979, probably sent to Italian-American painter Luigi Lucioni.  1 p.  Photocopied, with autograph signature, some decorative notation in red marker and mounted black-and-white photograph of the South Vermont Arts Center.  11 x 8.5 inches (28 x 21.6 cm).  Lower edge creased, else in fine condition. Read More...

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43. [Holiday Greetings] [Marie Antoinette (1755–1793)] Beaugeard, Pierre Jean Baptiste. (1764-1832).
Letter Sending New Year's Greetings while under House Arrest

Manuscript document signed on behalf of the Queen (“Marie Antoinette") and countersigned, both signatures by her secretary Pierre Jean Baptiste Beaugeard, 1 page, folio, Paris, 31 January 1791, to her cousin, thanking him for his New Year greetings and assuring him of her affections. Dispatch slits, overall in very fine condition and with a scarce paper seal depicting Marie Antoinette’s coat of arms present to the lower left. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait "MARIE ANTOINETTE - JOSEPH. JEANNE (d'Autriche)...Gravé d'après un Dessin de Moreau)". Visible area of letter and portrait, each 8 x 12 inches (20.3 x 30.5), overall 21 x 16 inches (53.3 x 40.6). Unexamined out of frame, 2 inch tear to blank area visible, toning around the edges, else apparently fine, though would benefit from a fresh acid-free mat.  Read More...


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44. [Holiday Greetings] [Opera] [Lucioni, Luigi. (1900–1988)] Horowitz, Wanda Toscanini. (1907–1998) & Peters, Roberta. (1930–2017) & Polacco, Giorgio. (1875–1930) & Resnik, Regina. (1922–2013) & Roman, Stella. (1904–1992) & Sayão, Bidu. (1902–1999) & Toscanini, Walter. (1898–1971) & Turner, Eva. (1892–1990) & Valletti, Cesare. (1922–2000), etc..
Season's Greetings cards and letters from opera singers and conductors, most of them autograph and/or signed, to Luigi Lucioni

Collection of 27 Christmas / holiday season cards, mostly pre-printed, and one typed letter from a wide variety of operatic celebrities to the Italian-American painter.  Some addressed to "Luigi and [his] sister."  Undated unless stated otherwise; wide variety of formats.  Authors (in alphabetical order): Read More...

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45. [Holiday Greetings] Taylor, Deems. (1885–1966) [Lucioni, Luigi. (1900–1988)] .
Printed Christmas card, probably to Luigi Lucioni

Folding Christmas card, custom-made for the American composer and critic, with embossed-relief Nativity scene mounted to blue first page and printed text, "Christmas greetings and best wishes for the new year / Deems Taylor" to recto of second leaf.  Probably sent to Italian-American painter Luigi Lucioni.  No date.  Oblong format, 5.25 x 7.25 inches (13 x 18.3 cm).  In fine condition. Read More...

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46. [Holiday Greetings] Waters, Ethel. (1896–1977) [Lucioni, Luigi. (1900–1988)] .
Printed Christmas card, probably to Luigi Lucioni

Printed Christmas card, created by (or for?) the great American jazz and blues singer and actress on a typewriter and probably sent to the Italian-American painter.  Bifolium. Unsigned, undated.  Oblong format, 4 x 6 inches (10 x 12.5 cm).  In fine condition. Read More...

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47. [Holiday Greetings] Webb, Clifton. (1889–1966).
Autograph Season's Greetings card to Luigi Lucioni

Card with lettering, "Season's Greetings / Clifton Webb," printed in red in facsimile of the American actor/dancer/singer's handwriting, with autograph additions in red ink, "Luigress [sic] – How are you Best to your and your sisters." "Luigress" refers to Italian-American painter Luigi Lucioni (1900–1988). Bifolium; inside blank.  Oblong format, 4 x 5 inches (10 x 12.5 cm).  In fine condition. Read More...

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48. [Instrumentalists] [Accordion].
Original Photograph of a Bear Playing an Accordion!

Unusual and amusing photograph from Russia, ca. 1980s, showing a tamed bear playing an accordion.  The bear, seated and in a leather muzzle, appears to be playing in a public square and is accompanied by an unidentified man and woman.  Minor wear along the edges and corners, some spotting to verso; overall fine.  7.25 x 4.5 inches (18.4 x 11.4 cm.).

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49. [Instrumentalists] [Albino Violinist] Currier & Ives.
"The Wonderful Albino Family."

Original 10" x 11.4" vintage lithograph. Credit to Currier & Ives at lower left and titled in the margin, The Wonderful Albino Family / Rudolph Lucasie, Wife & Children, from Madagascar / They have Pure White, Silken Hair and Pink Eyes!! / Have Been Exhibited at Barnum's Museum, N.Y. for Three Years.  A rather toned and worn example with tears and losses around the edges, a few extending just inside the central illustrated panel, but nevertheless quite striking.   Read More...

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50. [Instrumentalists] Arrau, Claudio. (1903–1991).
Signed Photograph in Carnegie Hall

Signed photograph of the masterful pianist, who has inscribed "To Paul / Claudio Arrau" in black ink.  Arrau is shown standing on the stage of Carnegie Hall, its distinctive circular ceiling lights visible in the background.  Stamp identifying the pianist to verso.  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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51. [Instrumentalists] Bobesco, Lola. (1921–2003) [Harcourt].
Original Photograph

Striking and unusual original Harcourt of Paris photograph of Belgian violinist, a child prodigy who became internationally known as a teenager and whose virtuosity and pure lyrical expression earned her a place among the top international violinists.  Small crease to right edge, else fine condition.  7 x 9.4 inches (18 x 24 cm.).  Read More...

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52. [Instrumentalists] Borge, Victor. (1909–2000).
Signed Promotional Photograph

Promotional portrait photograph of the beloved pianist and comedian, who has tightly signed in black ink to the center of the image.  A press note mounted to verso reads "Victor Borge, the legendary 'Great Dane,' is one of the celebrated artists who will perform this summer at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield, MA.  Borge will lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in an evening of comedy and music on Sunday, August 3."  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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53. [Instrumentalists] Boskovsky, Willi. (1909–1991).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the Austrian violinist and conductor, best known for his long tenure as the conductor of the Vienna New Year's Concert, who has inscribed "Herzlichst / Willi Boskovsky.  Light wear to corners, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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54. [Instrumentalists] Busoni, Ferruccio. (1866-1924).
Original Brooklyn Academy of Music Concert Ticket

Original pass or coupon for a recital by the important Italian composer/pianist/conductor at the Music Hall, Brooklyn Academy of Music, April 28, 1910, letterpress printed on orange cardstock measuring. In crisp, perfectly preserved condition, and handsome for display. A rare ephemeral survival from a Brooklyn engagement by this consummate musician. The coupon includes scheduling and ticket information and notes that it is Busoni's "Farewell Recital in American this Season." 2.5 x 3.25 in (6.5 x 8 cm).
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55. [Instrumentalists] Casadesus, Robert. (1899-1972).
Signed Photograph

Signed publicity sepia bust portrait of the French pianist whose recordings of the Mozart concertos with Szell are models of elegance and transparency.  Inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama,  "To Dr. Harry Friedgut/ Sincérement / Robert Casadesus/ Dec. 1942."  Scattered light surface creases and a couple small stains, else fine. 8 x 10 inches ( 20.5 x 25.5 cm).  Read More...
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56. [Instrumentalists] Elman, Mischa. (1891-1967).
Original Photograph

Dramatic photograph of the great violinist with his impressive shadow towering above him! 8 x 10 inches. One vertical crease, else fine.

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57. [Instrumentalists] [Flute].
Cabinet Card of a Memorial Display

Poignant and unusual cabinet card photograph by Spurr of Creston, Iowa showing (presumably) a memorial arrangement on display at a funeral parlor.  The tribute consists of an anchor-shaped floral arrangement, together with a flute laid across a music stand.  In the background, a woman's portrait is framed and displayed on an easel draped in black cloth.  Inscribed "flute for Christie" in pencil to the verso.  Slight foxing and some wear to the corners; overall fine.  4.25 x 6.5 inches (10.5 x 16.3 cm.).

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58. [Instrumentalists] Gieseking, Walter. (1895-1956).
Original 1929 Publicity Photograph

An early Ortho Print of NY bust publicity photograph of the German pianist, specialist in Debussy. Chipped along the right edge and corners, date stamped and with clipping to verso, else fine. 8 x 10 in. (21 x 25.5 cm).

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59. [Instrumentalists] [Harmonica] Adler, Larry. (1914–2001).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the American harmonica player, who has inscribed "To Paul / Larry Adler" to the upper margin.  Toning to verso, image unaffected, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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60. [Instrumentalists] [Harmonica].
"How to Play the Harmonica" - Instructional Booklet

Instructional booklet on how to play the harmonica, sold by Von Hofe's Music Shop in Johnson City, Tennessee.  The booklet includes instruction on various techniques, several short pieces for the instrument, historical information ("Abraham Lincoln played but one instrument—the harmonica. He called it his 'band.'"), and a guide to the different types of harmonica that exist.  24 pp.  In fine condition.  3.5 x 8.25 inches (8.9 x 21 cm.).

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