Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897) [Ornstein, Leo. (1893–2002)]
Signed Cabinet Photograph
Large cabinet photograph, boldly signed by the German romantic composer and pianist. Light sepia-tone, a wonderful head and shoulders image of the famous composer shown in semi-profile in this 1894 photograph by Rudolf Kezinanek. Signed boldly at the lower portion of the image in dark black ink, "Johannes Brahms." The card mount trimmed down to just outside the photograph, edges nicked, with small hole under the signature, not affecting and otherwise fine. From the collection of Leo Ornstein, leading American experimental composer and pianist, by descent through his family. 13.5 x 20.5 cm [5.25 x 8 inches].Brahms - though an autograph collector himself - disliked the notion of his signature being collected. He rarely signed photographs (and if so, usually on the verso), signed many letters with his initials only, and the present fully signed example is a rarity indeed. (5661)
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