Pair of original photographs of the great violinist known for his sensuous and infinitely expressive tone. In the first, he is shown playing the violin for his sisters, dated 1917, and in the second, he is seen with his violin, standing under tree. Mild toning and wear, overall fine. 7 x 5 inches (17.8 x 12.7 cm.); 4 x 6 inches (10.1 x 15.2 cm.).
Paris: Enoch & Cie.. 1947. 1re Rhapsodie Romaine (La Majeur). Partition. Pocket edition score of the First Romanian Rhapsody. Small quarto (14 x 18cm). 91 pp. [PN] 6058. Paper wraps slightly browned, small chip to foot of spine, else fine. Signed and inscribed in French and Romanian to fellow Romanian emigré Miron Grindea, editor of the literary journal ADAM International Review: "To Miron Grindea, a friend full of heart, with the most sincere feelings. George Enesco." Read More...
A superb original 8 x 10 inch doubleweight photograph by Renato Toppo of New York, boldly signed by the great violinist/composer "A Monsieur A. Belfer, tres Cordialement, George Enesco 1937." Mounting traces on verso, else fine.
Original 1885 lithograph, published by Lemercier & Cie, Paris (Hédiard 56 ii/ii). Signed and dedicated to the German painter, Otto Scholderer (1834 - 1902): "a O. Scholderer / H. Fantin" in pencil lower right. Lithograph on chine collé, image size 18 1/4 x 12 7/8 in. (46.3 x 32.5 cm), framed. In fine condition, margins foxed (almost exclusively to the support), not examined out of frame. Read More...
Bold signature of the iconic American actor, star of such popular classics as "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), "Casablanca" (1942), "To Have and Have Not" (1944), "The Big Sleep" (1946), "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" and "Key Largo" (1948). He won an Academy Award in 1952 for "The African Queen." Read More...
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Vintage candid photograph of the young actor at the Actor's Studio. 8 x 10 inches with right border slightly trimmed, a few light corner/edge creases, otherwise fine. A beautiful image.
Very rare signed original playbill from Brando's Broadway debut in "I Remember Mama." 56 pp. Boldly signed "Marlon Brando" later in life in bold black ink on the first cast list page (on which he is not listed!). Light staining along upper edges not affecting the signed page, slight surface loss on back cover, else fine. Read More...
Signed sepia-toned matte finish image of Chaplin with his friend Jack Fitchett. 6.5 x 4.5 inches, dry mounted to solid mount board with a bevelled edge, else fine.
Fitchett was one of Chaplin's friends and performed with him in The Mumming Birds, a British sketch comedy performed by Fred Karno's Company of Speechless Comedians. Fitchett was later manager of the Palace Theatre in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
Original 1919 sepia doubleweight photograph of Chaplin and his good friend Fairbanks, flanking William Morris, founder of the Morris Agency. All are smiling, with Chaplin in costume as his famous tramp. Signed in blue fountain pen ink to Morris: "To Bill From Doug[las Fairbanks]." Corners and top margin torn, not affecting. Read More...
Rare vintage glossy 5 x 7 inch photograph boldly signed in black ink by the celebrated American actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turns in such classics as Judgment at Nuremberg, From Here to Eternity, and A Place in the Sun. A 1956 car accident which left him disfigured set him on a downward spiral of substance abuse that earned him a reputation for unreliability and led to his death at the age of 45.
A rare pristine signed photograph from the American actor whose moody, rebellious persona resonated in films such as East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause (both 1955). He died tragically young in an automobile accident but still remains a film legend. Read More...
Vintage photograph, signed and inscribed in French "Pour Yvonne / Merci / Audrey Hepburn" to the 14-year-old daughter of an assistant working at the Paris filming of the 1966 Hepurn/O'Toole film, "How to Steal a Million." 18 x 24 cm. Some age spotting, barely intruding to the signed area which remains bright and remarkably well-preserved.
Large original black felt tip self-portrait sketch of his famous profile, boldly penned on an 11 x 14 piece of heavy artists’ board, signed “Alfred Hitchcock.” In fine condition with overall toning, a few minor scuffs and corner dings. Together with an original contact sheet, 8 x 10 inches, from an episode of the Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
Attractive vintage glossy photograph of the American actress who later was Princess of Monaco. A beautiful image of Kelly in pearls and a chiffon wrap, boldly signed and inscribed and in very fine condition. 13 x 18 cm.
Four original sequential photographs by Zen Arthur, each mounted on board and measuring 7 x 13.25 inches individually, archivally matted together to an overall size of 16 x 30 inches. Slight imperfections around borders of individual photographs, a few creased areas, but overall fine. A truly stunning set.
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Bold autograph signature from the Italian-born actor who became the most legendary sex symbol of the silent era. His premature death from a perforated ulcer induced a wave of fan hysteria unmatched until the modern “paparazzi” age, including riots and suicide attempts by grief-stricken fans. Neatly penned on a card, 3 x 8.25 cm, in fine condition with paper-clip stain along right edge and sold together with a vintage photograph bearing his stamped signature and salutation.
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A remarkable piece of ephemera, a pair of original spats once owned and worn by Valentino. In fine condition, with Sotheby's tags still attached from the original sale (June 18, 1996, as part of Lot 2 - "Large Rudolph Valentino Collection"where they are pictured in the printed catalogue (included).
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Scarce bold signature of the dynamic Hungarian pianist, penned beneath her portrait at the keyboard in a 1963 Royal Festival Hall program. Program complete, 8pp. In very fine condition, with a prior owner's name in the upper right corner of the cover.