A very striking original press photograph of the great tenor lying in state, with a young boy looking down into the coffin. Press caption on the verso reads (translated from the German): "In honor of Caruso's memory, his body, which was embalmed at the time of his death and is wonderfully preserved, is dressed every three years in the latest fashion. The ceremony, which is not widely known to the public, is carried out by his closest friends." 5.1 x 7.3 inches. Read More...
Attractive postcard Mishkin photograph of the great tenor in costume for "Manon." Boldly signed and inscribed: "To Miss Everett D. Farr Enrico Caruso Havana 1920," 5.25 x 3.25 inches. Some silvering to the photograph, but with the inscription and signature very bold and sold together with the original transmissal envelope, addressed in Caruso's hand and postmarked from "Habana, Cuba."
Rare original photograph of Rosa Ponselle, Geraldine Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. Gatti- Cassazza and other operatic celebrities gathered in the lobby of the Metropolitan Opera House to place a wreath on the memorial bust of Caruso. Dated 3-3-1935, 8.25 x 6.5 inches. Small tear to upper right corner, else fine.
Amusing unsigned original self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn himself as a portly child-sized version looking and gesturing upwards at two extremely tall unidentified individuals. In fine condition. Each 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.). Read More...
19315. [Casablanca]. Wicker Chair from the "Casablanca" Set of Rick's Café (1942)
Original bamboo and wicker chair used as set decoration in Rick's Café, the café and illegal gambling establishment run by Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine in the classic 1942 Warner Bros. film Casablanca. These style of bamboo framed, wicker covered chairs can be seen throughout the café during the film. In fine condition, accompanied by a framed reprint Casablanca set photograph, showing similar chairs in situ. 34 inches high. Expected wear to wicker, overall fine condition. NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGES WILL APPLY. Read More...
Paris: [By the Author]. 1955. First. Self-published facsimile score inscribed on the front cover to the important French conductor (translated from the French), "To my dear grand master / Pierre Monteux / with all my gratitude at having been played by him when I was ignored. / Sincerely and affectionately / Marius Casadesus / 10 June 1955." Upright folio. 44 pp. Light toning to cover, else fine. 11 x 15 inches (27.9 x 38.1 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the French pianist whose recordings of the Mozart concertos with Szell are models of elegance and transparency. In the photo, he can be seen leaning against a grand piano and holding a lit cigarette in his left hand. Inscription reads: "To Mr. Robert Gillespie/ in rememberance of my concert at Maryville College (1935)/ very sincerely,/ Robert Casadesus/ Dec. 1945." Surface crazing of vertical lines in glossy finish on photo, very light wear along edges, else fine.
Evocative original photograph of the marvelous French pianist, stamped by the photographer, Henri Guilbaud of Versailles, on the verso. In fine condition. 9.5 x 6.75 inches (24 x 17 cm.).
Original press photograph of the great Catalan cellist in conversation with a reporter for the Atlantic-Pacific Press Agency. A typed press blurb affixed to verso reads, translated from the Spanish, "Our editor Pedro Bilbao in conversation with the great cellist Pablo Casal, who has given this interesting statement exclusively to Atlantic-Pacific Press Agency." A handwritten note in pencil reads, "España. / Cellista Pablo Casal." Edge wear and surface creasing, else in fine condition. 7.5 x 5.5 inches (19 x 14 cm.).
Autograph musical quotation from the important Catalan cellist and composer, who has penned the first measure of Bach's Cello Suite no. 3 in C major, and signed below. On a small album leaf, in fine condition. 4.25 x 2.6 inches (10.5 x 6 cm).
Inscribed visiting card from the important Catalan cellist and composer, who has penned on a card printed with his name: "Reconnaissant—salutations et meilleurs voeux." With the original miniature transmissal envelope in Casals' hand, signed under the flap ("Exp: Pau Casals, Prades (P.O.)") and addressed to the violinist Fanny Brandeis in Louisville, KY. Also included are two small photographs, one showing Casals with violinist Alexander Schneider, and one showing Fanny Brandeis examining a Bach score with pianist Mieczysław Horszowski. Read More...
Christmas greeting card, signed and inscribed by Pablo Casals, with his wife Martita adding her name, both in ink. Sold together with the original envelope in which this was sent in 1958 to Gregory Marshak, close friend of the great cellist who, the previous year, had been instrumental in organizing the first "Concours Pablo Casals." 4.75 x 8 inches fully opened. Very fine.
Geneva: Editions Kister. 1955. First edition. A magnificent book of gravure photographs of the important cellist, boldly signed with his name alone on the first free endpage. 31 pages, of which 16 are photographs. Edges lightly chipped, overall fine. Read More...
Program book from the complete Festival Casals in San Juan de Puerto Rico, dating from its second year, and including the complete programs, program notes, photographs and biographies of the performers. Boldly signed in blue ink "Pablo Casals" on the title page. Cover separating from block inside with some glue remnants and staple stains now visible, but otherwise fine. Read More...
Program book from the complete Festival de Prades of 1959, and including the complete programs, program notes, photographs and biographies of the performers. Boldly signed in blue ink "Pablo Casals" beneath his photograph and signed also by his wife, Martita Casals. Very fine. Sold together with a subscription flyer for the concert series. Read More...
Reprints of two early photographs of the great Catalan cellist and composer, one signed "Pablo" in the image (printed in the negative and not hand signed). Fine. 5 x 6.25 inches (12.4 x 15.8 cm) and 5 x 7 inches (12.6 x 17.7 cm).
Amusing vintage 8 x 10 inch 1957 wire photograph of Casals making a funny face, as he reflects on how uncomfortable he is in the sun while making a film.
Original press wire photograph of the great Catalan cellist, enthusiastically wielding a knife over a music-themed cake at his ninetieth birthday celebration in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dated December 29, 1966. Press caption printed vertically to the right of the image. Significant toning and some image loss from fax transmission; otherwise in good condition. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19.2 x 24.3 cm).
Glossy photograph reproduction of a portrait of the great cellist with his facsimile signature, signed and inscribed in ink by Casals across the image. Stamped on the verso by the Metropolitan Musical Bureau. Inscription and signature a shade light, edges lightly nicked, else fine. 6 x 8.25 inches.
Original photograph of the important Catalan cellist and composer and his wife Marta Casals, ca. 1960's. Casals is shown seated, smoking his pipe and holding the hand of his much younger wife. Color snapshot in very fine condition. 3 x 4.5 inches (7.9 x 11.7 cm). Read More...