[Pianist] Backhaus, Willhelm. (1884-1969). Large Signed Photograph. A bold autograph and inscription dated 1922 from the great German pianist on an early and very striking original photograph by Zuretti Fiorini of Buenos Aires. The image itself measuring 9 x 11.25 inches [23 x 29 cm], slightly larger with the photographer's original mount. In fine condition, slight silvering around the edges of the photograph, small tears to the edges of the mount, photographer's raised stamp lower right.
The inscription is to Siegfried H. Kahn, a member of the famed New York Bohemian Club and a famous host of musical parties in the 1920s and 30s.
The inscription is to Siegfried H. Kahn, a member of the famed New York Bohemian Club and a famous host of musical parties in the 1920s and 30s.
[Pianist] Backhaus, Willhelm. (1884-1969). Large Signed Photograph. A bold autograph and inscription dated 1922 from the great German pianist on an early and very striking original photograph by Zuretti Fiorini of Buenos Aires. The image itself measuring 9 x 11.25 inches [23 x 29 cm], slightly larger with the photographer's original mount. In fine condition, slight silvering around the edges of the photograph, small tears to the edges of the mount, photographer's raised stamp lower right.
The inscription is to Siegfried H. Kahn, a member of the famed New York Bohemian Club and a famous host of musical parties in the 1920s and 30s.
The inscription is to Siegfried H. Kahn, a member of the famed New York Bohemian Club and a famous host of musical parties in the 1920s and 30s.