Parlow, Kathleen. (1890 - 1963)

Signed Mishkin Photograph

Rare large and bold autograph signed inscription dated 1908 from "the lady of the golden bow" beside a mounted original Mishkin photograph. The photograph rather silvered, the album page and signature in very fine condition, from an album compiled by Julia Wilmotte Henshaw (1869 - 1937), English-Canadian botanist and journalist. 25 x 33 cm.

The Canadian violinist is widely considered one the world's greatest woman violinists ever. She studied in San Francisco and in St. Petersburg with Auer, giving her first recital at the age of six, and by the age of 15 she was performing for the British Royal Family. After many years of successful playing and touring, she taught at the Toronto Conservatory of Music.The renowned Parlow String Quartet, which was active from 1943 to 1958, acquired an international reputation. (6809)
Signed Photograph
Classical Music