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[Violinist]. Wooden Nutcracker in Form of Violinist, 18th Century
Antique hand-carved screw-type nutcracker in the form of an expressive man in a skull cap and with long hair holding a violin, dating from the late 18th C. or earlier. The present nutcracker remains functional, and works by inserting the nut into an opening in the man's back and rotating his upper body, causing a carved wooden screw mounted to his lower torso to press into the shell. Substantial losses to base, lower half of the face, right hand, and left edge of the instrument, else good. 8 inches tall (20.3 cm.). Read More...
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[Violin]. Luthier Trade Sign, early 20th century
An early 20th century painted metal violin with wooden pegs. 60 cm in length, iron bracket included. In attractive and characterful worn condition, lacking the bridge, with peelings, dents, wear due to age and use.
Beautiful novelty whistle spoon, c.1911, made from horn and silver, with a faded and unidentified hallmark. The horn, from an unknown animal, has been carved so thin as to become translucent. Slight dents and marks to silver, else in remarkable condition given its age. Approx. 7 inches (18 cm.).
Unusual walking cane incorporating three different bronze corkscrews of varying sizes into the handle, with the knob and body carved out of olive wood. A striking piece in very fine condition, 35.625 inches tall (90.5 cm.).
Amusing autograph letter from the eminent American conductor and composer to Reneé Longy Miquelle (1897–1979), Bernstein's former teacher at Curtis where he studied score reading and ear training with her. Dated "Aug 13 '58," written on a postcard and in the form of an acrostic (the first letters of each line spelling "Too Lazy" when read top to bottom): Read More...
New York: K. Dehnhoff. [ca. 1890]. Upright folio. 4 pp. Lithograph. Composed by C.W. Nathan, dedicated to Miss Florence Clinton. Pages fully separated at spine, extensive wear to edges with losses, lower left corner separated but present, else good. 11 x 14 inches (27.9 x 35.6 cm.).
Glossy signed postcard photograph of the important composer and conductor, signed "P. Boulez" at the foot and dated "Paris 1992" on the verso in another hand. In very fine condition. 4 x 5.75 inches (10.5 x 14.7 cm).
Attractive 1949 Naomi Savage photograph of the composer, published 1984 in postcard format and signed "John Cage," in blue ink to the lower blank margin, an ideal uninscribed example. In fine condition, 4.25 x 6 inches (10.8 x 15.2 cm.).
Baltimore: Carrs. [Ca. 1800]. 1 pp. Engraved. Edge wear, foxing, else in fine condition. 9.5 x 13.5 (24.1 x 34.2 cm.). An anonymous arrangement of the popular English country dance tune, possibly by the publisher himself. Read More...
Chicago: Art Music Co.. 1910. First Edition. Upright folio. Title, Publisher's note, 3-6 pp. printed music. Lithograph. Fantasie for piano written by a five-year old Bredshall, whose photograph is accompanied by the moniker "The Baby Pianist." Some edge wear, chipping at lower right corner, split along spine of outer wrapping, small piece of tape to left side, else fine. 10.5 x 14 (26.7 x 35.6 cm.). Read More...
Signed halftone photograph of the great composer, part of a an article covering cultural activities in the Tucson area for the upcoming fall season. Caption to photograph, an image of Copland conducting with brio, reads "Aaron Copland conducts the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra here Oct. 15," while the article notes "fans of Aaron Copland will have plenty to sustain themselves this fall - there's virtually an undeclared Copland festival in town... Copland himself will be here on Oct. 15 conducting the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in a program of four of his own works." Part of a full page taken from the Friday, September 28, 1979 issue of the Tucson Citizen. Horizontal and vertical creases, else fine, 14.5 x 23 inches (36.8 x 58.4 cm.).
Copenhagen: Stockholm, Elkan & Schildknecht. [ca. 1883]. Upright Folio. 18 pp. [PN] 1585. Wrapper split at spine with first and final leaves separated, light toning and foxing throughout, wear to upper right corner, else in fine condition. 11 x 13.5 inches (27.9 x 34.3 cm.).
Collection of five pieces for solo piano by the Swedish composer best known for his lieder and piano music. Sjögren studied at the Berlin Conservatory and served as the organist for Saint John's Church in Stockholm for almost 30 years.
California State driver's license signed by the American composer and pianist who wrote "Rose Marie" and "The Vagabond King," among other popular works, issued to him on October 29th, 1940 and valid until 1944. Together with two official photostatic copies of licenses issued to him. Signed twice on the recto, and accompanied by an ink print of his right thumb. The document measures 4 x 5 inches [10 x 13 centimeters]. In very fine condition.
New York: Gershwin Publishing Corporation. 1935. First edition, first issue. The Theatre Guild presents Porgy and Bess. Libretto by Du Bose Heyward Lyrics by Du Bose Heyward and Ira Gershwin Settings by Sergei Soudeikine Orchestra Conductor Alexander Smallens Production Directed by Rouben Mamoulian. [Piano-vocal score]. Small folio. Original publisher's stiff printed grey wrappers with black cloth spine. 4ff. (photographic portrait; r. title, v. woodcut illustration of donkey pulling a man in a cart; r. Index of Scenes, v. Cast of Characters; r. Story of Porgy and Bess, v. dedication), 559 (music), [i] (blank) pp. Fuld p. 539. First Edition, first issue without the index of songs and without the capitalization of "Negro," in the fourth line of the story. Small losses extremities of cloth spine covering with attendant slight separation from the block (at front cover edge head where slightly torn), scattered scratches, nicks, small cuts and light dampstaining to covers, internally clean and otherwise a very good copy overall of this surprisingly rare score. Read More...
Signed oblong sepia tone photograph of the American composer who melded the jazz idiom with classical music forms in a number of timeless orchestral and stage works, including Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess, boldly inscribed in black ink to lower blank margin, "Sincerely, George Gershwin." An attractive uninscribed example, in evidently damaged but nicely restored condition, with visible creases throughout, evidence of tear repairs to several places, a few spots of professional in-painting, chip to upper left corner, fully laid down to support backing and in stable condition despite these evident faults. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
ALS from the British dramatist and librettist best known for his 14 comic operas written in collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan, to an unidentified recipient (H.C. Marillein?) regarding a forthcoming meeting. February 10, 1905, 52 Pont Street, 1 pp., 8vo, on blue paper: "Dear Sir,/ I shall be pleased to see you here on Monday at 11.15 (if that hour suits your schedule) to discuss the matters mentioned in your letter of today’s date./ Faithfully yours,/ W.S. Gilbert." Light toning along edges, mounting remnants to verso, else fine. 8 x 7 inches (20.3 x 17.8 cm.). Read More...
Sepia matte-finish portrait photograph of the Russian composer in a seated pose, signed and inscribed "A Monsieur Szysznowski / Alexander Glazunov, Le 20 Avril 1917" below a prominent AMQS of his Violin Concerto in A minor with the tempo marking "Allegro moderato, dolce ed espress." Small crease to the upper right corner tip, else fine. 6.75 x 9.25 inches (17.1 x 23.5 cm.). Read More...
Autograph signature from the important English composer, penned on a small album leaf. Light toning, slightly unevenly trimmed; overall in fine condition. 5.75 x 3.25 inches (14.5 x 8.5 cm).
Enormous portrait photograph with facsimile inscription to the Bechstein piano company, and signed also in facsimile "Edvard Grieg" on the mount. Photograph with the printed credit "Handkupferdruck v. O. Felsing, Charlottenburg", the facsimile text reads: Read More...