A rare carte de visite portrait of one of the most influential cellists of the nineteenth century, known by his contemporaries (including Berlioz) as "the Paganini of the cello." He is shown in a reproduction of a caricature portrait where below his face, a stick-like body simultaneously plays the cello, spins a thread of musical notes on a spinning wheel, and rocks a cradle. Issued by Charles Gombert, with photographer's insignia on the verso. Light toning and soiling; overall very good. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.3 x 10.6 cm).
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Stern, Isaac. (1920–2001). Typed Letter Signed after an early trip to the Soviet Union
Typed letter signed from the masterful violinist, regarding photographs taken in Russia. September 23, 1956. 1 p. Text, in part: "Dear Mr. Lowenherz:– Regarding your letter of July 31 in which you expressed interest in the pictures I've taken in Russia I do not know whether any of them would suit your needs and/or be of interest to anyone else. However, I will be back in New York after October 25th and I could show you what I have..." Folding creases and a slight loss at the upper left; overall very good. 825 x 10.5 inches (21 x 27 cm). Read More...
Signed flyer from the Polish-Mexican violinist, advertised as "A prince of the bow." He is shown playing against a blue background and has signed below his image and dated January 1966. The verso bears a further photograph and a brief biography, and is stamped with the date: January 20, 1966. Horizontal folding creases; overall very good. 5.75 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm).
Original photograph of the great music pedagogue at age 85, demonstrating violin technique with two younger Suzuki teachers. All three are playing violin with bent knees and a slight backbend, at a Suzuki gathering at Stevens Point, WI in 1984. Press caption and stamps to the verso. In very fine condition. 6.5 x 9 inches (16.9 x 23 cm).
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Interesting original 1909 postcard advertising V. P. Woodward, a novelty performer who juggled and played multiple tambourines. Date and address typewritten over the photograph (apparently giving the date of one of his performances, "June 21-Colonial Theatre, Columbus, Ohio,") and addressed and postmarked on the verso to a Miss B. A. Woodward. Toning; overall fine. 3.5 x 6 inches (8.8 x 15 cm).
AMQS from one of the most distinguished and celebrated virtuoso pianists of the 19th century, whose style made a great impact on European piano-playing of the 1830's and 40's. The composer and pianist has penned four chords in F major. Boldly signed and dated Northampton, September 16, 1862. This would have been during Thalberg's penultimate tour, before retiring from performance in 1863. On a trimmed album page with light spotting, otherwise in fine condition. On the verso, two unrelated signatures from a Louise Lickhart and an E. Enrique. 22 x 8.5 cm.
Signed photograph of the masterful French violinist, dated July 7, 1927. Thibaud is shown seated on a bench, holding his gloves in his hand, and has boldly signed and inscribed over the image to French pianist and pedagogue Céliny Chailley-Richez (translated from the French): "With all my old sincere friendship and my very great admiration to Madame C. Chailley." Photographed by Joaillier Frères of Paris. Mounting remnants to the verso; otherwise overall in fine condition. 8 x 6.75 inches (20.7 x 17.1 cm). Read More...
Vintage photograph of the great Belgian violinist, who is shown standing next to an ornate chair. Mounted by a collector onto a carte de visite-sized card with typed caption at the foot. Slight wear at the upper edge; otherwise fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.1 cm).
A typed document signed by Gertrud and Paul Rosenthal, two German Jews, declaring their thanks to the family of violinist Florizel von Reuter for assisting in protecting them from persecution during World War II in Berlin. The document describes how the Rosenthals turned to the family of von Reuter and were provided with accommodation with the von Polentz family in the town of Damm, where they were able to remain hidden and safe. The Rosenthals ask other Jews to "stand by and be helpful" to the von Reuter and von Polentz families, likely during post-war years in Berlin when the von Reuter family was suffering financial hardships. Complete translation below. Heavy toning, partial splits at folds, and tape remnants, mounted to another sheet; overall good. 8.25 x 11.5 inches (20.8 x 27.8 cm). Read More...
Autograph letter in French from the great Polish violinist and composer, asking his friend, Belgian politician Emile Dupont, to send money to pay his debts. Wieniawksi writes from Spa, Belgium ca. 1875-8, having taken over the violin professorship at the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles in 1875, only for his health to decline shortly thereafter. Apparently, his publisher, Schott of Mainz, had been slow with his payment for the 1875 first edition of his Deuxième Polonaise Brillante, as his rather desperate letter suggests. Wieniawski died in 1880 after being unable to complete his 1879 tour of Russia. Read More...
Original carte de visite photograph of the important Polish violinist and composer, photographed by J. Ganz of Brussels. Slight area of soiling to the foot of the card; otherwise fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.5 cm).
Original 1919 program, printed on silk, from the variety show given at the New York Hippodrome in honor of the visit of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium to the United States. Dated October 3rd, 1919, the program, "Happy Days," is described as a "Mammoth Musical Spectacle in Three Acts by R. H. Burnside. Music by Raymond Hubbell." At the foot: "Belgium National Anthem Conducted by Eugene Ysaye." The Belgian violinist, composer, and conductor known as "The King of the Violin" had taken the position of music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra the previous year, where he would remain until 1922. Read More...
Signed postcard photograph of the important violinist, composer and conductor, who is shown playing in a portrait photographed by Rotary of London. He has penned at the head in red ink (translated from the French): "Souvenir of a great friend of all England," signing below and adding an inscription at the left. Very fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 13.5 cm). Read More...
Autograph signature from the German-born composer and conductor, who was the leading conductor in England during much of his career, on a small sheet mounted to card embossed with "2 Manchester Square, W." Dated London, 1871. Mounting remnants on the verso; otherwise in very fine condition. 8.8 x 7.6 cm.
Signed postcard photograph of the legendary conductor, photographed by Weirich ca. 1930's–1940's for the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele. Light silvering at the corners, medium contrast to signature, overall fine. 4 x 6 inches (10.5 x 14.7 cm).
Furtwängler served as primary conductor of the Bayreuth Festival in 1936, 1937 and 1943.
Signed postcard photograph of the important Austrian conductor. He is shown in a portrait photograph by Fritz Eschen of Berlin and has signed in blue ink at the foot. Light toning, overall fine. 4 x 5.75 inches (10 x 14.5 cm.)
Signed postcard photograph of the German-born Austrian conductor, widely considered one of the greatest conductors of the twentieth century. He is shown at the podium in a color promotional photograph for Deutsche Grammophon while recording Der Freischütz, and has signed at the head and dated 1975. Very fine. 4 x 6 inches (10.5 x 14.5 cm.)
Early signed photograph of the important Austrian conductor who served as director of the Vienna, Berlin and Munich opera houses. He is shown in an early portrait postcard photograph, smoking a pipe and reading Charles Dickens' Bleak House, and has signed across the image. Autograph note on the verso to the theatrical agent Richard Lanik, dated November 29, 1917, seeking an engagement that would allow him to travel to Vienna. Translated from the German, in part: "Dear Herr Lanik! Do you have no good prospects for me for 1918/19? [...] I'm longing for a more southerly climate. Please handle my enquiry discreetly." Postmarked in Stettin (then Prussia, now Poland). Colored pencil marks to the verso; some light edge wear; overall fine. 5.25 x 3.5 inches (13.7 x 8.8 cm).
Original photograph of conductor Walter Damrosch and the members of the New York Symphony Orchestra, posing as a group outside while "en route to Cuba." Press stamp on verso with date of January 27, 1925. Trimmed, else in fine condition. 11 x 14 cm. Read More...
Oversized signed photograph of the important conductor, inscribed in white ink at the right to music critic Raymond Morin and dated December 1953. Mounted on rigid cardboard. Edge wear, slight curling; otherwise fine. 10.25 x 13.25 inches (26.3 x 34 cm).