Cui, César. (1835-1918) Signed Portrait with Autograph Musical Quotation to Nathalie Bohsko

Cui, César. (1835-1918)

Signed Portrait with Autograph Musical Quotation to Nathalie Bohsko

Autograph musical quotation from the Russian composer and critic of French-Lithuanian descent, a member of "The Five" or "The Mighty Handful," best known for his operas and many violin works. On the mount beneath a postcard portrait by J. Répine, the composer has boldly penned three-measures from an unidentified composition, inscribing and dating 1914 below to the Russina-born violinist Nathalie Boshko (1893 - 1990), an Ysaye student at the time. 17 x 22 cm. [6.75 x 9 inches]. Paper toned, else fine. (11177)

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