Pianist Autographs & Memorabilia (over $500)

German pianist (1884-1969) and pedagogue, particularly known for his interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, and Brahms. Extraordinary large sepia photograph mounted on soft cardboard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young at the piano, dated in Buenos Aires, 1921; blind-stamped over the lower-right corner by Zuretti Fiorini, Buenos Aries. Size is 14.8 x 11.1 inches, minor crack over the right border, some creases, otherwise in excellent condition.  This is the best photograph of him we have ever seen!

Soviet pianist (1916-1985), widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time, and a successful recording artist. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the items and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.  See maestro Gilels performing Rachmaninoff's Prelude No.5 in G minor, Op.23, in Moscow:

Famous German pianist, composer and teacher (1785-1849), at his peak, Kalkbrenner was considered by many the best pianist in Europe, and a prolific composer. Autograph note, addressed to the Gentlemen Directors of the Philharmonic Society". Letter reads "Mr Kalkbrenner presents his compliments to the Gentlemen Directors, and would feel much obliged to them if they would let him have back the scores of his Symphonia today, as has to look over some of the parts which never were well corrected. He would likewise thank them to let him know who is to be the leader. Sunday morning, 14 South Malton Street. One folded page, 8 x 9.75 inches (when folded), handwritten only on one side (see scans), in excellent condition, rare.

Russian-born American pianist (1898-1941) who started a fabulous career very early, recorded many piano rolls, composed and transcribed numerous pieces for his instrument. He died at age 42. Beautiful signed photograph showing him reading the news in a ship, 7 x 5 inches, dated 1933. Stamped on verso by onboard photographer D. Bremen. Beautiful, perfectly clear signature in black ink, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo taken on the same trip, same size, also stamped on verso by the photographer.

Superstar Polish-born American pianist (1887-1982).  His book "My Young Years" signed boldly by him on the first title page; first edition, 1973, published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York. Size is 6.5 x 9.5 inches, 478 pages, hardcover and dust jacket, some wear and minor stains on the dust jacket (book in excellent condition). ALSO INCLUDED is its external hard cardboard case showing some wear (see pictures).

Superstar Polish-born American pianist (1887-1982). Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1928, shown young; photo also signed by photographer Nicolas Rin. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

German pianist and composer (1819-1896), wife of famous composer Robert Schumann and close friend of Johannes Brahms. Autograph note signed, one page in german, sold untranslated, dated in 1873. It has some folds, otherwise in excellent condition! Size 4 x 6 inches.

Swiss-American pianist (1910-1994), composer, musicologist, and an important interpreter of the works of his father Igor. Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1941, shown next to his father. Photograph is mounted over a slightly larger piece of soft cardboard. Total size is 9.3 x 6.25 inches, minor silvering, otherwise in excellent condition.