Signed matte sepia portrait of the celebrated Russian-American violinist by Melbourne Spurr (1888–1964), one of the most sought-after photographers in the 1920s, then based in Hollywood. Inscription, "To Mr. Mario Mantini –/ Jascha Heifetz / Sept. 1929." Photographer's raised stamp lower right, small chip to left edge, else fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19 x 24 cm).
An interesting period promotional photograph of the great violinist standing with his instrument and bow against a blank backdrop. 8 x 10 inches. Light wear to edges, overall in fine condition.
Signed matte portrait of the legendary Ukrainian-born pianist in concert attire with bowtie. Signed "Vl Horowitz 1988 July." The photograph is considerably earlier (ca. 1970?). 5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.9 x 8.8 cm). In excellent condition.
An interesting autograph letter from the great Hungarian violinist, dedicatee of the Brahms, Dvorak and Bruch Concertos and many other works. 1 page, in English, dated Berlin, May 14th [no year]. In full: "Dear Sir, I don't think I ever touch the hair of the bow with my thumb; it perhaps depends on the length of the thumb if people do or not. If in your case it causes a 'certain stiffness in the hand', then don't by any means. Ease of bowing is the thing to attain." In fine condition. 4.75 x 7.5 in (13 x 20 cm). Read More...
Original jumbo cabinet photograph of the important violinist and Brahms collaborator, signed and inscribed on the lower blank mount and inscribed "Berlin, 26th Mai 1900." Photographed by Atelier Victoria of Berlin, with the photographer's impressed stamp lower right. 7.25 x 12.75 inches (18.5 x 32.5 cm). Crisp edges and corners, one area of light foxing, overall very fine. A most impressive example.
Striking and highly unusual Harcourt of Paris photograph of the Soviet violinist shown from the side rear, holding his instrument and bow in one hand, cigarette dangling from his mouth, and bending down to replace a matchbook on the ground. In very fine condition. 7 x 9.4 inches (18 x 24 cm.). Read More...
Striking original vintage photograph of the great violinist's hands in full embrace of his fiddle. 1941 date stamped to verso. Some press pencil markings (to add contrast for magazine publication), silvering and light damage to lower edge, light creases, otherwise in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm).
Portrait photograph by Ray Lee Jackson of the great American bon vivant, actor and pianist, shown in a pensive pose with cigarette in hand, inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. A few small nicks, small tear to upper right edge and small loss to lower edge (easily matted out of view), else fine. 7.25 x 9.25 inches (18.5 x 24 cm). Read More...
Striking doubleweight photograph of the important Russian-born American pianist shown at the keyboard, his reflection appearing in the polished lid, boldly signed and inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama,"To Harry Friedgut / in friendship / Mischa Levitzki / 1938." Trimmed to size, else fine. 7 x 9 inch (17.7 x 22.9 cm).
Rare boldly signed original black ink portrait of the great pianist shown at the keyboard. An uninscribed example, dated 1930, but from the collection of Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. Small losses to corners, else fine. 7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm). Read More...
Signed Geoffrey Landesman photograph of the popular pianist duo, signed and inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. Very fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Read More...
Attractive O. E. Nelson portrait photograph of the great Russian violinist studying a musical score, boldly signed with his name alone and dated "1962" in black felt tip. "S. Hurok Presents" stamp to verso. An ideal uninscribed example, in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Striking and unusual original Lauterwasser of Überlingen/Bodensee photograph of three greatest of all Soviet musicians - Richter seated at the keyboard, with Slava leaning over to demonstrate something and Oistrakh looking on. Dated 1970 in pencil on the verso, the year after their celebrated Beethoven Triple Concerto recording with Karajan. Small crease to right edge, else fine condition. 7 x 9.4 inches (18 x 24 cm.).
Early signed photograph of the American classical guitarist, who has inscribed "To Paul, / All Best from / Christopher Parkening" in black ink to the left portion of the image. Light surface creasing to center right and upper left corner, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Uncommon from this period. Read More...
Signed Kriegsmann Mitchell of NY photograph of the great Dutch-American pianist and pedagogue who studied with Carreno and Busoni and who counted John Ogdon and Earl Wild among his own many accomplished students. Inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama, and dated Feb. 16th, 1942. Some small creases along the left edge, else fine, a particularly attractive example. 8 x 10 inches (20.6 x 25 cm).
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[Pianists] Dubal, David. (b. 1940). "The World of the Concert Pianist" - With Signatures of 50+ Pianists including Horowitz, Arrau, Rubinstein!
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd.. 1985. First Edition. A copy of the book with signatures of most of the 35 pianists interviewed in the book as well as many others, as well as some in duplicate. From the collection of English orchestra manager John Charles, who obtained most of the autographs in person. Signatures spread over the pages of the book; if the pianist is interviewed, the signature is placed in the respective chapter. A few autographs are pasted in, especially from pianists who died soon after the publication of the book, but most are on the book pages themselves. There is one signed postcard photograph of Horowitz, some short notes from different figures, but most are signatures only. In two cases the signatures are xeroxes of pieces held in other areas of the collector's holdings and these are noted in the below list. Numerous annotations by John Charles. 9.25 x 6.25 inches (23.5 x 16 cm). Dust jacket worn and frayed at edges; one tear to back repaired with plastic tape; else in fine condition. An extraordinary collection. Read More...
Framed poster from the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, July 10 - August 22, 1988, featuring a colorful print of O'Keeffe's Plums, and signed by Edgar Meyer, Ursula Oppens, Timothy Eddy, John O'Connor, Barbara Westphal, James Buswell and many others. Some water staining around the edges. Framed to 28 x 22 inches (71 x 56 cm); inside measure 27.25 x 21.25 inches (69 x 54 cm). NB: Extra DOMESTIC shipping fees for this large item are included in the price. If buyer wishes to collect in person in NYC, price will be reduced by $100 (to $75).
Signed O.K. Vogelsang photograph of the Austrian/American pianist whose Schubert and Beethoven recordings are beyond compare. Schnabel is pictured with his gaze directed at the viewer, musical score and cigar in hand, and has inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. Light spotting, small loss to upper right margin, overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Read More...
Rare early program signed in pencil by the great fiddler. Arad, 18. 2. 1910. 230 x 145 mm. Folded, one 4 cm long tear along crease, generally worn but very attractive nevertheless.
Carl Flesch called him "the most outstanding and individual violinist I have ever heard in my life," and he was the dedicatee of many major works from Debussy, Saint-Saens, Franck, Chausson and others.