Original photograph of the great fiddler performing for two child fans on board a Pan Am flight. 8 x 10 inches, in very fine condition. This photograph dates from 1956 and is reproduced in Anthony Feinstein's "Michael Rabin: America's Virtuoso Violinist." Read More...
An original snapshot photograph taken by the young violinist of his two most important mentors. 9 x 13.5 cm.
Rabin, a student of Ivan Galamian, developed a close relationship with Zino Francescatti, beginning around 1950. This is a unique image of these two great influences in his life, probably taken at Meadowmount, from Rabin's personal collection, by descent to his sister.
Original snapshot photograph of the young violinist in front of a monument in Lisbon. 9 x 12 cm. While he has dated the photograph 1964 in pen on the verso, this is undoubtedly from his 1954 tour, when he performed in Lisbon on December 27th before traveling to England for his Hallé debut. This is a unique image, from Rabin's personal collection, by descent to his sister.
Scarce pencil-signed 1953 program from the then 17-year-old violinist who died tragically young. After his death, his 1736 Guarneri was renamed ‘the Rabin’.
Original photograph of the two great artists trading places, with Michael seated at the keyboard and Badura-Skoda holding the violin and smiling mischievously. Stamped by the photographer on the verso, "Adrian Boddington Photography...Melbourne." This photograph dates from Rabin's 1952 tour, when he met up to play some sonatas with Badura-Skoda, who was also touring in Australia at the time. This image is reproduced in Anthony Feinstein's "Michael Rabin: America's Virtuoso Violinist." Creasing to the lower left corner, else fine. 6.2 x 8.2 inches (16 x 21 cm.). Read More...
New York: Charles Foley. [1910/1937]. Parts for Piano (6 pp) and Violin (3 pp). Outer grey wrapper stamped "Michael Rabin," and with timing "3:15" written in pencil in Rabin's hand at head of violin part.
On March 10, 1948 Rabin gave his first public solo New York recital, where he performed Francescatti's arrangement of this work. (Anthony Feinstein, "Michael Rabin: America's Virtuoso Violinist," p. 33)
Undated Chicago concert program from the great Hungarian violinist, court violinist of Queen Victoria and the early sonata partner of Johannes Brahms whom he is credited with "discovering" in a Vienna cafe! 21 x 12.5 cm, printed on pink paper. Creases, otherwise fine condition.
He performed works by Ernst, Paganini and himself, concluding with his "Hymn To Liberty," which was "Dedicated to the People of the United States."
Superb original Warren's cabinet photograph of the great Hungarian violinist, court violinist of Queen Victoria and the early sonata partner of Johannes Brahms whom he is credited with "discovering" in a Vienna cafe! 4.2 x 6.5 inches, boldly signed on the verso.
Signed vintage postcard photograph of the superb fiddler, specialist in the 19th century bravura repertory. A student of Persinger, Piastro and Kulenkampff, Ricci has been widely acclaimed for his technical prowess and was the first to record the 24 Paganini Caprices in their original version. Boldly signed and inscribed and dated 1960. 4 x 6 inches and in fine condition.
Inscribed visiting card from the influential French composer and critic, student of d'Indy and Roussel, friend of Satie who in 1911 introduced him to Ravel whose pupil, friend and biographer he soon became.
Card measuring 8 x 5.6 cm, printed "Mr. & Mme. Roland-Manuel," inscribed in purple ink with a message of condolence to the music publisher and editor of Le Ménestrel, Jacques Heugel (1890 - 1979) [from his collection]: "Souvenir ému et bien vives condoléances."
A vintage 1960's 10 x 8 inch glossy publicity photograph, boldly signed by the English rock band in black ballpoint ink. Lacking Keith Richards' signature, small pin holes in corners, some creasing around the upper and lower edges, one area of moderate staining along the upper edge, not extending to the signed area. Read More...
Interesting handwritten questionnaire filled out by Rolling Stones' bassist (1962 - 1992) Bill Wyman circa the mid 1960s. He mentions his favorite singers as Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, James Brown and Jerry Lee Lewis and notes among his "Likes," in this order: "Poetry, Science Fiction, Cashew Nuts, Girls." Amusingly, he "Gets sick at the mention of: Dean Martin - Hair." 5.75 x 9 inches, some scattered stains and a crease, else fine.
Pair of original photographs of the English musician, singer-songwriter, actor and producer, best known as the lead vocalist of rock band The Rolling Stones. The images by Ken Regan, each with his stamp on the verso. 18.5 x 22.5, showing Jagger at Expo Park Hall in Osaka, Japan in 1988; 13 x 17.5 cm, showing Jagger on tour in 1978. Both in fine condition.
Warhol's iconic cover for perhaps the greatest Stones album, signed and inscribed "To Kevin / Andy Warhol." The actual inset zipper on the image of the pants still working, revealing the undershorts inside and Warhol stamp as part of the original design. Read More...
Unusual item from the Pulitzer prize-winning American composer and celebrated diarist. A manuscript music page, 8.5 x 11 inches, with an especially unique autograph AMQS, spanning the length of the page and incorporating the composer's name. Signed and dated 2009.
San Diego/New York/London: Harcourt Brace. 1988. First edition. Octavo, 9-3/8 inches high by 6-3/8 inches wide. Hardcover in dust jacket. Bound in black boards backed with cream cloth, in a dust wrapper. xvii & 366 pages. Near fine. From the library of Leonard Bernstein [Sotheby Sale 7070, Lot # 144] inscribed to him by Rorem in the year of publication on the front end paper: "for Lenny / on his birthday / with love always / Ned / 1988". A wonderful association copy from the Pulitzer prize-winning American composer and celebrated diarist.
Attractive original glossy photograph of a broadly smiling Slava with his cello, boldly signed and inscribed in blue ink. Stamped on the verso by the photographer, Felicitas Timpe. 13 x 18 cm. Slightly creased, otherwise fine.
Early sepia postcard photograph of the celebrated pianist, boldly signed and dated Havana, 1919. 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Postally cancelled on the image and sent from Havana, Cuba where this signature was obtained.
A short but very interesting note from the powerhouse Golden Age Italian baritone. On a card, 8 x 13 cm. In full: "My dear Mr. Scott, I consider 'Hamlet' my most interesting role as it expresses all of the human thoughts and actions. Sincerely Titta Ruffo / N.Y. 1927." In very fine condition. Read More...