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[Instrumentalists]
[Accordion]. Original Photograph of a Bear Playing an Accordion!
Unusual and amusing photograph from Russia, ca. 1980s, showing a tamed bear playing an accordion. The bear, seated and in a leather muzzle, appears to be playing in a public square and is accompanied by an unidentified man and woman. Minor wear along the edges and corners, some spotting to verso; overall fine. 7.25 x 4.5 inches (18.4 x 11.4 cm.).
Stunning original silver gelating Sedge Le Blang photograph of the great African American contralto in her pathbreaking Metropolitan Opera debut as Ulrica, in Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.2 cm). Photographer's stamp on verso with notations, edges slightly worn, overall fine. Read More...
Gravure print of an illustrated portrait of the violin virtuoso, shown holding his instrument. The title "Portrait de Paganini (Collection de M. Ach. Benouville)" is printed beneath the portrait, which is after an original work by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. Printed by Eames for the Gazette des Beaux-Arts ca. 1880. Mild toning to edges and small loss to upper right corner; overall in fine condition. 6.75 x 10.25 inches (17 x 26 cm.).
Striking and unusual original Harcourt of Paris photograph of Belgian violinist, a child prodigy who became internationally known as a teenager and whose virtuosity and pure lyrical expression earned her a place among the top international violinists. Small crease to right edge, else fine condition. 7 x 9.4 inches (18 x 24 cm.). Read More...