Signed matte sepia portrait of the celebrated Russian-American violinist by Melbourne Spurr (1888–1964), one of the most sought-after photographers in the 1920s, then based in Hollywood. Inscription, "To Mr. Mario Mantini –/ Jascha Heifetz / Sept. 1929." Photographer's raised stamp lower right, small chip to left edge, else fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19 x 24 cm).
Signed matte sepia portrait of the celebrated Russian-American violinist by Melbourne Spurr (1888–1964), one of the most sought-after photographers in the 1920s, then based in Hollywood. Inscription, "To Mr. Mario Mantini –/ Jascha Heifetz / Sept. 1929." Photographer's raised stamp lower right, small chip to left edge, else fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19 x 24 cm).