Winter & Holiday 2017 Catalogue

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239 items in this catalogue total,
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102. [Instrumentalists] [Heifetz, Jascha. (1901–1987)].
Heifetz's Silver Plated Ice Bucket and Tongs

An attractive silver plated ice bucket and tongs, from the collection of the Jascha Heifetz family.  Read More...

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103. [Instrumentalists] [Heifetz, Jascha. (1901–1987)].
Silver Plated Paramount Pictures Bowl

An attractive silver plated bowl with liner, engraved "Paramount Pictures Corporation," by Reed and Barton, from the collection of the Heifetz family. 23 cm in diameter. Read More...

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104. [Instrumentalists] Horowitz, Vladimir. (1903-1989).
Signed Photograph

Attractive early sepia bust portrait photograph of the beloved and legendary pianist, signed and inscribed and dated 1940 in blue ink. 8 x 10 inches and in very fine condition. One of the loveliest we've seen.
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Signed Photograph
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105. [Instrumentalists] Horowitz, Vladimir. (1903-1989).
Original Press Photograph Dancing on his Birthday

Original press photograph of the beloved Russian American pianist, shown dancing hand-in-hand with his wife, Wanda Toscanini Horowitz, at a party to celebrate his 74th birthday in 1978. 8 x 10.25 inches.
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Unsigned Photo
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106. [Instrumentalists] [Horowitz, Vladimir. (1903–1989) & Steinway, John H. (1917?–1989)].
White House Invitation to Steinway for Horowitz's Golden Jubilee

An original engraved invitation from President and First Lady Carter bearing the gold embossed Presidential Seal inviting John H. Steinway, chairman of Steinway & Sons piano makers, to a White House concert held February 26, 1978 in honor of the great pianist Vladimir Horowitz's golden jubilee. Included is the gilt-edge concert program, listing all the pieces performed by Horowitz. Accompanied by an invitation for dinner at the White House on April 1, 1969 from President and First Lady Nixon, with the original envelope and a small card noting that the dress is “white tie.” 7pp.  8vo and 12mo.  Read More...
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Program, unsigned
Classical Music

107. [Instrumentalists] Istomin, Eugene. (1925–2003).
Signed Program Page

Autograph signature from the American pianist known for his piano trio performances with Isaac Stern and Leonard Rose, and for his mastery of German repertory. On a page from an August 8, 1958 program of the Boston Symphony at the Tanglewood Shed, Istomin has signed above his name. He performed Beethoven's "Emperor" concerto with the BSO, under Charles Munch. Left edge rough; otherwise fine. 7.5 x 10.25 inches (18.8 x 26.2 cm).

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108. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831–1907) [Klein, Herman. (1856–1934)].
Visiting Card with Autograph Inscription

An original visiting card from the great Hungarian violinist and Brahms collaborator, with an autograph inscription on the verso granting admission to one of his concerts for the English music critic Herman Klein. Joachim has addressed the visiting card on the recto in pencil to Herr Moser, likely his student and early biographer, the violinist Andreas Moser (1859–1925). Continuing in pencil on the verso, he has written (translated from the German): "Mr. Klein, a correspondent for one of the [...] London newspapers, must be admitted, because he has traveled [...] from London...". Heavy fold, almost torn, at the edge, with two archival tape repairs; somewhat smudged; overall very good. 3.75 x 2 inches (9.2 x 5.2 cm).
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Autograph Letter
Classical Music

109. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831–1907).
Signed CDV Photograph

Original carte de visite photograph of the important violinist and Brahms collaborator, signed and inscribed on the verso to violinist Hermann Sternberg and dated London, April 1, 1868. Photographed by H. Hering of London, with the photographer's insignia on the verso. 6.5 x 10.5 cm. Fine. 
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Signed Photograph
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110. [Instrumentalists] Lhevinne, Rosina. (1880–1976).
Autograph Signature and Inscription

Autograph signature from the great pianist, perhaps the single most prominent and influential piano pedagogue ever to teach in America. She has signed boldly on a large album leaf, dated August 21, 1931 and added: "In kind remembrance of this evening and my husband playing in the beautiful Hollywood Bowl." Lhevinne's husband, Josef Lhevinne, had appeared that evening with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Toning; upper edge slightly rough; overall fine. 8 x 12 inches (21 x 31 cm).
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Signature
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111. [Instrumentalists] Lhévinne, Josef. (1874–1944).
Autograph Signature

Autograph signature from the great Russian-born pianist, signed on a small card and dated Kew Gardens, New York, March 20, 1943. In very fine condition. 4.5 x 2.5 inches (11.3 x 6.3 cm). Read More...
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Signature
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112. [Instrumentalists] [Lute] [Gaultier, Jacques. (ca. 1600 - 1670)] Lievens, Jan. (1607-1674).
Jacques Gaultier, Lutenist

“Jacoba Govtero inter regios magnae Britanniae...” Etching, ca. 1632-1635, 295 x 23 mm., Bartsch 59, Dutuit 58 iii/iv, Hollstein 23 iii/v.  A very fine impression on laid paper, with good margins and in fine condition.   Read More...

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Art/Sculpture
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Art & Design

113. [Instrumentalists] Menuhin, Yehudi. (1916–1999).
Signed Program

Autograph signature from the great violinist, boldly signed on the front of a September 28, 1937 concert program. Menuhin performed with Ferguson Webster in Oakland, California, in a program that included Tartini-Kreisler, Bach, Spohr, and Sarasate. Ownership signature at the head; horizontal and vertical folding creases and some bands of irregular toning; overall in fine condition. 6 x 9 inches (15.3 x 23 cm).
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114. [Instrumentalists] Milstein, Nathan. (1903–1992).
Signed Photograph

Signed Bechert of New York photograph of the supreme Russian violinist, noted for his fine interpretations of the unaccompanied Bach sonatas and Romantic works. Milstein is shown playing his instrument, and has inscribed at the upper right "To my dearest friend Anna / Nathan / Jan. 1947." Handsomely matted; seemingly affixed to the mount below the mat, several small edge tears and chips, but a crisp image and overall otherwise in very good condition. Image size 9.5 x 7.5 inches (24.3 x 19.5 cm), matted to an overall size of 14.25 x 12.5 inches (36.2 x 32 cm). Read More...
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115. [Instrumentalists] Paganini, Nicolò. (1782–1840).
Hand Colored Lithograph Portrait

Framed 19th century lithograph portrait of the Italian violin virtuoso and composer, expertly painted and highlighted in blue, black and brown paint. Sight measurement 5.25" x 4". Framed under glass, 6.75" x 5.5".  Unexamined out of frame, but in evidently fine condition. 
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Art
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116. [Instrumentalists] Paganini, Nicolò. (1782–1840).
Signed Note, Admitting Two to an 1831 London Concert

Note signed by the legendary violin virtuoso, written in another's hand and reading "King's Theatre, Admit Two Pit--- / Friday 15th July 1831." Paganini has signed boldly at the foot. The date appears to have been amended from 10th June. Some creasing and toning. 6.6 x 11cm .  Read More...
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Autograph Letter
Signature
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117. [Instrumentalists] Philipp, Isidor. (1863 - 1958).
Signed Photograph

Signed postcard photograph of the renowned French pianist, composer and pedagogue of Hungarian birth, inscribed at the foot in French to Juan Nazariau. Tape remnants on the verso; overall in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.4 x 13.7 cm). Read More...
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118. [Instrumentalists] [Piano] Hess, Myra. (1890–1965) & Leginska, Ethel. (1886–1970) & Lhevinne, Josef. (1874–1944) & Ney, Elly. (1882–1968) & Siloti, Alexander [Ziloti, Aleksandr Il'yich]. (1863–1945) & Stojowski, Zygmunt. (1870–1946) & Damrosch, Walter. (1862–1950).
1924 Festival Program with 19 Great Pianists

Very interesting original concert program from the December 30, 1924 Piano Festival held at the Metropolitan Opera House. Conducted by Walter Damrosch, the incredible ensemble of pianists performing included Harold Bauer, Alexander Brailowsky, Carl Friedberg, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Myra Hess, Ernest Hutcheson, Ethel Leginska, Mischa LEvitzki, Josef Lhevinne, Guy Maier, Yolanda Mero, Elly Ney, Guiomar Novaes, Lee Pattison, Olga Samaroff, Ernest Schelling, Germaine Schnitzer, Alexander Siloti and Zygmunt Stojowski. The program, some of which featured all of the pianists all playing at the same time (!) included works by Saint-Saëns, Schumann, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rossini, and Schubert. Schubert's Marche Militaire, with all 19 pianists, concluded the program. 32 pp., including many pages of advertisements. Staple binding partially detached; one small corner chip; otherwise in fine condition. 6.75 x 10 inches (17 x 25.5 cm).
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Program, unsigned
Classical Music

119. [Instrumentalists] [Piano] Jacobsen, Tom "Tommy Twinkletoes." (1915–1973).
"The Armless Pianist" - Signed Postcard Photograph

Signed photograph postcard of the English performer, a man who played the piano with his toes in appearances at music halls and fairgrounds. He is shown in action and has signed at the right within the caption: "Signed with the toes of / Tom Jacobsen / The Armless Pianist." Two small ink spots at the lower right; overall in very good condition. 14 x 8.5 cm. 
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120. [Instrumentalists] Roth Quartet. (1922–1969) & Tokatyan, Armand. (1894–1960) & Weingarten, Paul. (1886–1948).
Autograph Signatures with Brahms Quartet Musical Quotation

Autograph signatures from the complete Roth Quartet, the Armenian tenor Armand Tokatyan, and the Austrian pianist Paul Weingarten, signed together on an album leaf. The Roth Quartet (Feri Roth, Jeno Antal, Ferenc Molnar and Albert van Doorn) have added a musical quotation of two measures from the fourth movement of Brahms' Quartet no. 1 and dated Mondsee, 1931. Tokatyan has dated August 11, 1931; Weingarten Mondsee, August 16, 1931. Toning; some light edge wear; overall in fine condition. 8 x 12 inches (21 x 31 cm). Read More...
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Signature
AMQS
Classical Music

121. [Instrumentalists] Rubinstein, Anton. (1829–1894).
Rare Original 1892 Concert Program for the benefit of the victims of the Russian famine of 1891

A rare original concert program from the important Russian pianist, dated January 8, 1892. In the Great Hall of the Russian Noble Assembly, Rubinstein performed his Piano Concerto no. 5, his Fantasia in C, three Romances and his Caprice Russe. Vocal duets were performed by E Lavrovskaya and M. Maharina, with the orchestra conducted by V. I. Safonov. The proceeds of the concert were given in benefit of the victims of the infamous Russian famine of 1891–1892. Single-sheet program, with some light overall wrinkling; otherwise in fine condition. 5.5 x 8.75 inches (14 x 22.5 cm). Read More...
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