A magnificent pair of black evening cloves by Cimeli, owned and worn by La Divina. From the Estate of Maria Callas, through her longtime cook and confidante, Elena Pozzan.
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Rare and boldly signed original 1952 Piccagliani photograph of Callas in one of her earlier performances of "Il Ratto del Serraglio" ("Die Enfuhrung aus dem Serail"), her only Mozart role. Boldly signed with her name alone "Maria Callas" in black ink, a pristine example. Approx. 10 x 15 cm.
Luminous original vintage glossy 4 x 6 head-and-shoulders postcard Jerry Tiffany photograph of the legendary and revered Italian opera singer, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Maria Meneghini Callas." The slightest of smudges in the signature, otherwise in fine condition. An iconic image, a MUST for every serious Callas collection!
Stunning hat with Veil by the Italian designer Biki, known especially as the favorite designer of La Divina. From the Estate of Maria Callas, through her longtime cook and confidante, Elena Pozzan. This spectacular item from the height of Callas's glamorous stardom was acquired by Schubertiade Music LLC at Bloomsbury Auction House in Rome, Italy (Sale: ROMA-7, 26th October 2007, lot 102) and is guaranteed to have been owned and worn by Maria Callas. Read More...
25. [Card Case]. Enamel and silver card case by Thomas Spicer, 1859
Card case in sterling silver and green enamel: 3-1/4"h x 2-1/2"w. By Thomas Spicer, 1859. In the original box and with card receipt from the famous "Bottega dell'Argento" on Via Bocca di Leone in Rome.
Autograph signature ("Enrico Caruso / avec mille remerciements") of the great tenor, nicely matted with an oversized vintage photograph to 24 x 44 cm overall. Fine.
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A fine caricature from the great tenor who draws a portait of fellow tenor, Paul Schmedes. Signed and dated Boston 1904. A few creases, tape remnant along upper edge, else fine. 14 x 21 cm. [5.5 x 8.2 inches].
Fine original woodblock print of the great Spanish composer, conductor, and cellist, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. An original work numbered "No. II / XI," signed by Casals in brown ink lower right, initialed within the print by the artist. 5 1/2" L x 3 7/8" W, framed to 12"L x 9"W. In fine condition, with small water mark on the print. Read More...
Printed New Year's card from the great Spanish composer, conductor, and cellist, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, also well known as a humanitarian. Casals is shown on the front photograph smoking his pipe, the inside with the printed text:
"Thank you for your kind message - Mrs. Casals and I wish you a very happy New Year. Pablo Casals / Dec. 1971."
Boldly penned AMQS from the Prelude of the composer's most celebrated work, the opera "Louise." On a white card measuring 8 x 5.5 cm and in fine condition. Together with a clipped magazine photograph of the composer. Read More...
31. [Circus Violin]. CDV Photograph of young violinist standing on a ball
Circa 1860 American carte de visite photograph of a young girl dressed in a costume and holding a violin while balancing on a large ball! A pencil notation on the verso suggesting that she may have performed in Barnum's circus. Crease/crack to the upper right area of the photo, otherwise very good.
Vintage Paris Match photograph of the American pianist who won worldwide recognition in 1958 after winning the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, at the height of the Cold War. He is shown standing in the back of a convertible as he rides through the streets of NY greeted by thousands of adoring fans following his Moscow triumph. In fine condition, a remarkable image. 7.25 x 9.5 inches.
Hammered teapot of solid silver with loose-fitting detachable handle of bone or possibly ivory, with gross weight (w/o handle) of 6.1 oz. Approximately 7 cm tall with lid, 10 cm in diameter plus 3 cm spout. Jungin mark for solid silver on bottom which was used throughout the Meiji period until a 1928 ordinance required that objects be marked numerically according to the alloy fineness. The other stamp is of the maker Miyamoto Shoko, a famous silversmith located in the Ginza district of Tokyo which has made fine silver works since 1880, including many of the silver items used by the imperial family of Japan. Read More...
Unpublished original autograph 1-page poem from the composer of one of the biggest best sellers in American music history (Santa Claus is Coming to Town) , 700+ other songs, also scores for Broadway plays, etc. In full: "Poem. I just made a new friend, / her name is Jane / It is one of a thousand things that / brought me fame / At 86, I have nothing more to gain / Except a note now and then from people / like Jane. Sincerely, J. Fred Coots." 8 x 10 inches. In very fine condition and highly unusual!
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Engraved portrait of Corelli. Inscr. on plate below image "ARCANGELUS CORELLIUS de FUSIGNANO dictus BONONIENSIS/ Liquisse Infernas Iam Credimus Orphea Sedes / Et terras habitare, hujus sub imagine formae. / Divinus patet Ipse Orpheus, dum numine digna / Arte modos fingit, vel chordas mulcet. utramque / Agnoscit Laudem, meritosque BRITANNUS honores." 8.5 x 11.5 inches [21.5 x 28.5 cm]
London: J. Walsh and I. Hare,. [1715]. Second (first English) edition. Concerti grossi. Con duoi violini, e violoncello di concertino obligati, e duoi altri violini, viola, e basso di concerto grosso, ad arbitrio, che si potranno radoppiare. Opera sesta. XII great concertos, or sonatas, for two violins and a violincello: or for two violins more, a tenor, and a thorough bass: which may be doubled at pleasure. Being the sixth and last work of Arcangelo Corelli. 7 volumes (parts): Violino Primo Del Concertino; Violino Primo del Concertino Grosso; Violino Secondo ; Violino Secondo del Concertino Grosso; Alto Viola; and Violoncello del Concertino. Removed from bound volumes (sometimes with previous owner’s white tape strip over inner margin of title and last page). Ink notation on scores, "F. Cockerel." Very minor scattered foxing, mostly very crisp and fine throughout. Smith 466. Read More...
Design for a Ballet Set, watercolour on paper. 25 x 30cm (9 13/16 x 11 13/16in). Unsigned, originally sold by The Parkin Gallery, London in their 1983 memorial exhibition for Cecil Beaton. Scattered wrinkling and creases, else fine.
A characteristically fanciful but refreshingly sparce painting by the Academy Award-winning English stage and costume designer for films and theatre.
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd.. 1932. First Edition. An interesting presentation copy of this amusing Romance novel about a ballerina who was "greater even then Pavlova was to be" who courts diplomats, royals and aristocrats, and which was the basis for the 1941 film titled "The Men In Her Life," starring Loretta Young and Conrad Veidt. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpate "For Madame Alexandra Danilova in admiration for a great artist. Eleanor Smith / 1933." 8vo. Dark blue cloth. 368 pp. Spine extremeties a little frayed/bumped, block of toning to the inscription page, otherwise very good. Read More...
Photogravure in green on mount, pencil signed lower right, printed and dated 1969, titled lower left. In aluminum box frame, OS: 24 1/4" x 30 1/4", SS: 17 7/8" x 23 3/8". Good condition. Read More...