Beautiful original photograph of the great French pianist and teacher, dedicatee of a Sonata by Enesco. Signed and inscribed in 1939. A few modest smudges to ink and stains within the emulsion, overall a fine example and quite scarce.
Rare original doubleweight sepia photograph of the Polish pianist and composer, among the supreme piano virtuosi of his day. Measuring approximately 9 x 12 inches, this is the largest signed photograph of Friedman we have seen. Boldly signed and inscribed and dated 1920. Paper name tage affixed to the lower edge, otherwise in very fine condition.
Autograph musical quotation from the Polish American pianist, composer, and teacher who was one of the most highly regarded performers of his time. He has penned one measure in bass clef and 12/8 time, and dedicated it to Mme. S. de Garcia. Signed and dated Paris, February 21, 1930. On an album leaf; left edge rough and with slight spotting, otherwise in fine condition. 15.8 x 10.8 cm. The piece quoted is the opening of the Gigue from Godowsky's Suite for Left Hand published by Schirmer in 1930. Read More...
Early AMQS from the great Polish American pianist and composer, penned at the age of eighteen. Hofmann has written two measures of music in G major and 3/4 time, with the tempo indication Allegretto, and has signed and dated London, December 20, 1894. On a card with printed letterhead from a London address; trimmed with remnants of a stamp on the verso. One small crease; otherwise in fine condition. 11.4 x 9.6 cm. Read More...
Original 1948 press photograph of the young Lipkin at the keyboard, with Horowitz and Mrs. Rachmaninoff standing by. Lipkin won the Rachmaninoff Piano Contest in 1948 at age 20. Press caption printed vertically to the left of the image. Irregular left edge and one stain to right edge; overall in fine condition. 18.7 x 25.4 cm.
Original 8 x 10 inch vintage photograph of the two musicians evidently clowning around on the piano (chop sticks?!), each with a cigarette dangling from his mouth. Tear and some surface loss along the right side, a few other minor nicks and scrapes, else fine. A lovely image.
Concert program from the brilliant young American pianist's 1946 performance with the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, boldly signed by Kapell and by the Spanish conductor and pianist José Iturbi, in attendance at the concert. Some wear to the edges, toning and tape remnants; otherwise in fine condition. 15 x 22.7 cm. Read More...
Original 11 x 14 inch doubleweight bust portrait photograph of the great pianist. In fine condition, stamped on the verso by the talented photographer Horace Eliascheff who was also the first husband of Stella Adler. Read More...
AMQS from the German-Jewish composer, pianist, and teacher known for his great output of piano works. Moszkowski has penned the first seven measures of his popular virtuosic showpiece "Étincelles," ("Sparks,") op. 36 no. 6. On a postcard from the Festival de la Caridad en Cadiz, ca. 1902. Slight spotting; otherwise in fine condition. 14.3 x 9 cm. Read More...
First day cover from the 1961 Inauguration of John F. Kennedy, boldly signed in blue ink by the celebrated Polish American pianist. In very fine condition. 16.6 x 9.3 cm.
8 x 10 inch halflength portrait photograph of the great pianist, signed and inscribed in 1959 to the pianist José Echániz, "For my dear colleague...with my friendship and best wishes." Read More...
Humorous AMQS from the distinguished English pianist and pedagogue. one of the first pianists of the 20th century to focus purely on the works of J.S. Bach. He has here penned an amusing little songs on 5 lines, dated 23rd Jan. 1910 and signed "Harold Samuel / not his work!" 5.5 x 3.9 inches.
1960 first day cover honoring the "Statesman, Patriot, World Famous Pianist" Ignacy Jan Paderewski, signed by the great twentieth-century father and son pianists Rudolf and Peter Serkin. With the original Paderewski stamps and 1960 postmark. Slight tear to the upper edge from opening the envelope; otherwise in very fine condition. 16.5 x 9.2 cm.
An uncommon collection of items related from the legendary pianist, from the collection of one his pupils, Beatrice Poindexter. As follows: Read More...
77. [Piano]. Vintage Piano Action Key - Salesman's Sample
Vintage Piano Action Key, probably used as a salesman sample or store display. Marked "Thayer". Felted bottom. Measures 20" long x 9 1/2" tall x 4" wide.
Romae: Typis Tinasii. 1679. First edition. 8vo. [4], 485, [3] p.: ill. Printed in red and black throughout. Copperplate title-page engraving by Nicolo Billy. Woodcut illustrations and initials, rubricated throughout. Rebacked, full leather, with brass fasteners. Pages edged in gilt with an impressed floral design. Slightly musty odor, else a fine copy of a this beautifully printed ritual, featuring printed music and the famous Guidonian hand-scale. Read More...
Magnificent 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of the famed Russian pianist and composer, signed in crisp black ink, “Sergei Rachmaninoff, 2. II. 14, London.” In fine condition, with light silvering to borders and a bit of light contrast to signature against dark portions of the image. A striking, early portrait of the accomplished pianist and composer.
Rachmaninoff performed at the Royal Albert Hall on February 1, 1914, as a part of an eight-concert tour of England
AMQS by the American comic opera composer of "The Girl from Frisco" and "Gypsy Girl." Two measures of music, identified by the composer, signed and dated June 12, 1930. On slip of paper, 8.2 x 12.6 cm. Fine condition.
Original broadside for a concert held on October 22, 1814 at the Aula Leopoldina of the University of Wroclaw in Poland. The concert was held under the direction of the composer and violinist Andreas Jacob Romberg and the pieces presented were composed by him. Approx. 20 x 23 cm. Center toned from prior mounting, edges uneven, else fine. Read More...