Summer 2017 [June] Catalogue


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122. [Conductors] Serafin, Tullio. (1878-1968) [Zagonara, Adelio.].
Signed Photograph to Adelio Zagonara

An original photograph of the important Italian conductor, signed and inscribed on the mount to tenor Adelio Zagonara and dated Rome, June 11, 1941. He has penned below the image (translated from the Italian): "To Adelio Zagonara, a very great artist, my valuable collaborator [...] of many years. Cordially, Tullio Serafin." Photograph 11.5 x 16.5, mounted to 18 x 24 cm. Read More...

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123. [Instrumentalists] [Accordion] Toro, Tom. (b. 1982).
"Quick, take the accordion!" - Original Cartoon for the New Yorker

Amusing original cartoon drawn for the New Yorker by cartoonist Tom Toro, showing the victim of a home invasion begging the thief to take her husband's accordion. Published in the New Yorker on April 18, 2016, with their inventory label on the verso. Watercolor, pen, ink, and correction fluid on paper. Signed "Toro" in lower right image, captioned below. 8.25 x 9.75 inches (21 x 24.8 cm), on an 11 x 14-inch sheet.  Read More...

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124. [Instrumentalists] [Accordion] Toro, Tom. (b. 1982).
"Take the accordion!" - Original Cartoon Drafts for the New Yorker

Amusing original cartoon drafts drawn for the New Yorker by cartoonist Tom Toro, showing the victim of a home invasion begging the thief to take her husband's accordion. Black and blue ink on paper. Signed "Toro" in upper right image, captioned below. Three pages of preliminary sketches. 8.25 x 9.75 inches (21 x 24.8 cm). The final version was published in the New Yorker on April 18, 2016, an image of which is shown here for reference only.  Read More...

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125. [Instrumentalists] Arrau, Claudio. (1903–1991).
Signed Photograph

An original photograph of the great piano virtuoso at the keyboard, signed and inscribed across the image to a Mr. Leon Leopold and dated New York, 1944. Some wrinkling and scratches with one small loss at the upper edge; mounted loosely on white card; overall in very good condition. 7.5 x 9.25 inches (18.9 x 23.6 cm).

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126. [Instrumentalists] Arrau, Claudio. (1903–1991).
Signed Program Page

Boldly signed page from a 1954 concert of the great piano virtuoso with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Sir Adrian Boult. Arrau has signed on the title page of the program, dated April 18, 1954. Together with another page from the same program, bearing halftone photographs of Arrau and Bolt on recto and verso. Left edge rough; some slight wrinkling but overall in fine condition. 5.5 x 8.75 inches (14.2 x 22.4 cm).

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127. [Instrumentalists] Barrère, Georges. (1876-1944).
1930 Signed Photograph

A scarce signed 8 x 10 inch photograph of the highly influential flute player, inscribed at the upper left to a Mr. Toler C. Lemley and dated Woodstock, N.Y., September 10, 1930. In very fine condition. 20.4 x 25.7 cm. Read More...

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128. [Instrumentalists] Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962).
Signed Photograph

An original portrait photograph boldly signed by the incomparable French pianist. Photographed by Nelly's Athenes, with the photographer's logo at the lower left.  A somewhat hazy but very compelling head-and-shoulders portrait, signed at the foot in black fountain pen and dated 1930. A few smudges, but overall in fine condition. 6.75 x 9.25 inches (17.1 x 23.3 cm).

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129. [Instrumentalists] [Cello].
"Violoncelle qui résiste" - Original Postcard

Surreal vintage French postcard depicting a man threatening a woman with a cello - or a woman attempting to protect herself with a cello? - captioned "Violoncelle qui résiste." Stamped and postmarked on the recto, with a short autograph note in French on the verso, dated Paris, December 12, 1908.

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An interesting collection of photographs of the important Cuban-American pianist and composer, a major star of the 1920's and 30's and longtime professor at the Eastman School. In one 4 x 6 and twelve 8 x 10 photographs, Echániz is shown with many other important musical figures of the era, including violinist Stephan Hero, violist William Primrose, conductors José Iturbi, Erich Leinsdorf, Erich Kleiber, and Howard Hanson, and pianists Ámparo Iturbi, Harold Bauer and Rudolph Ganz, among others. Also included is an 8.5 x 11 black and white advertisement for Echániz's performances taken from an issue of Musical America magazine.  Read More...

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131. [Instrumentalists] Flesch, Carl. (1873-1944).
Signed Program

A signed single-sheet concert program from the celebrated Hungarian violinist and pedagogue. The concert, given by the Berkeley Musical Association on February 17, 1927, included the Mozart concerto in A major, the Paganini concerto in D major, and three pieces by Handel newly arranged for the violin by Flesch. He has signed boldly along the left edge. Scarce. One folding crease, some light toning and edge wear; overall in fine condition. 5.25 x 11 inches (13.4 x 27.9 cm).

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132. [Instrumentalists] Gieseking, Walter. (1895-1956).
Signed Photograph

Boldly signed original glossy photograph from the German pianist, specialist in Debussy. 11.5 x 17.5 cm. Stamped by the photograph on the verso, Carmen, Buenos Aires.

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133. [Instrumentalists] Godowsky, Leopold. (1870–1938).
Signed Photograph

Halftone photograph boldly signed by the great pianist/composer with his name alone in fountain pen ink. Tipped to a biographical folder advertising The Progressive Series of Piano Lessons, otherwise fine. Godowsky is very scarce in signed photographs. 4.5 x 6 inches, tipped to slightly larger mount. Read More...

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134. [Instrumentalists] Hartmann, Arthur. (1881–1956).
Early Photograph with Signature and Inscription

An unusual early photograph of the American violinist, composer and friend of Debussy, who is shown playing violin ca. age 4! He has signed and inscribed in green ink on the verso: "For Sue—This, the first picture of Arthur Hartmann / about 3 1/2–4 years of age." and dated: New York, March 2, 1949. Later reprint of a ca. 1880's photograph, in fine condition. 5 x 7 inches (12.7 x 17.7 cm).

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135. [Instrumentalists] Hartmann, Arthur. (1881–1956).
Signed Photograph

A rare signed doubleweight photograph from the American violinist, composer and friend of Debussy. He has signed and inscribed at the lower left corner: "For Suzie—my beloved / with all my devotion / N. Y. Jan. 23, 1935 / Arthur / (T. M.)" Light toning and edge wear; overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.3 cm).

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136. [Instrumentalists] Horowitz, Vladimir. (1903-1989).
Autograph Signature

Autograph signature from the beloved and legendary pianist. Clipped from a late 1940's program and mounted on a large black album leaf with a carefully clipped portrait of Horowitz leaning on his folded hands, and a hand-written caption. 14.75 x 11 inches (37.4 x 28.2 cm).

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137. [Instrumentalists] [I Musici. (1951–)] Ayo, Felix. (b. 1933).
Signed Photograph

Early signed photograph from the Italian chamber orchestra known for its long history and its performances of Baroque repertoire. The photograph has been inscribed at the head to Hunter College faculty member Benno Lee and dated New York, March 21, 1959. All twelve members have signed at the foot: concertmaster Felix Ayo; violinists Walter Gallozzi, Anna Maria Cotogni, Italo Colandrea, Luciano Vicari, and Roberto Michelucci; violists Carmen Franco and Alfonso Ghedin; cellists Enzo Altobelli and Mario Centurione; harpsichordist Maria Teresa Garatti, and double bassist Lucio Buccarella. Slight corner chips and mounting remnants to the verso; overall in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.5 cm).

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138. [Instrumentalists] Kapell, William. (1922-1953).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the great pianist whose flourishing career was cut tragically short by a plane crash at age 31. He is shown in a reflective pose at the keyboard and has signed boldly along the edge of the piano's lid. 10 x 8 inches. Small creases to right corners, else fine.  Read More...

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139. [Instrumentalists] Katchen, Julius. (1926-1969) & Sayao, Bidu. (1937-1952).
The Scrapbook of Katchen's Grandmother, including early autographs, programs and clippings

An original scrapbook of programs, clippings and autographs related to the brilliant pianist Julius Katchen, compiled by Katchen's grandmother in the 1930's to 1940's. Highlights of the scrapbook include a copy of the 1937-1938 season Journal of The Philadelphia Orchestra signed "To Ma, My Grandma & Teacher with Love & Appreciation, Julius Katchen"; a concert program from the Philharmonic-Symphony Pension Fund Concert at Carnegie Hall on November 22, 1937, signed by Brazilian soprano Bidu Sayao and also inscribed by Katchen to his grandmother; and a 5-page repertoire list, probably compiled by Katchen's grandmother. Approx. 22 pages in total. Most pages detached from the binding. Read More...

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140. [Instrumentalists] [Kitchen Music] [La Racchia Orchestra].
"Pots and Pandemonium" - Two 1958 Press Photographs

Two charming original 1958 press photographs of the "La Racchia Orchestra," an Italian musical ensemble of the 1950's, playing their strange home-made kitchen utensil instruments. The first photograph shows two men in the foreground playing a grill as a guitar and a huge saxophone-like creation made out of stove pipes and spoons; the second shows a a jovial man playing a coffee grinder. With original press captions on the verso dated May 3, 1958. Lightly wrinkled; otherwise very good. 8 x 10.25 inches (20.5 x 25.4 cm). Remarkable images of ebullient music making! Read More...

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141. [Instrumentalists] Kreisler, Fritz. (1875–1962).
Signed Program

Autograph signature from the great violinist, who has signed boldly in pencil on a 1940 single-sheet concert program. The concert, on December 6, 1940, at the Portland Public Auditorium in Oregon, included Bruch's violin concerto no. 1, works by Bach and Handel, and showpieces arranged by Kreisler. Light toning; overall in fine condition. 6 x 9.5 inches (15.6 x 24 cm).

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