String Autographs & Memorabilia ($50 - $100)

German violinist ((1807-1887), voice teacher, and composer. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated March 31, 1854, addressed to the harpist and composer Léon Gatayes (1805-1877), offering him his “L'Art de Chanter”: “…qui vient de paraître et de vous prier de vouloir consacrer quelques instants à le parcourir…”.  Size is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, 1 page, blind-stamped letterhead, folds, creases, in overall very good condition.

Belgian violinist (1863-1934) and composer. Set of 2 autograph notes signed by him on cards, each one is written on both sides in French (sold untranslated). Each card is 4.5 x 3.4 inches, minor mounting traces and rust, otherwise in very good condition. NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

British concert violinist (1920-1987), who was also professor. Signed photo, shown in performance. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American classical guitarist (b. 1947), who is also a teacher and created his own teaching method. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech string quartet founded in 2002.  Larger size color promo photo signed by all four members.  Size is 11.75 x 8.25 inches, in very good condition.

German violinist (1887-1962), performed on tour and published arrangements, left several recordings. Signed photo postcard, with a short music quote on the top left, 3.25 x 5.25 inches, excellent condition.

Israeli-American violinist (b.1945) and Israeli-born violinist and conductor (b.1948). Fine black-and-white half-tone photograph (from a newspaper) signed by both artists in an interesting pose. Size is 8.9 x 6.75 inches, folds, two storage holes over the right border, in good condition.

Argentine violinist (1897-1974) and concertino for Teatro Colon Orchestra. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in pose playing the violin; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Wilensky (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.5 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine violinist (1897-1974) and concertino for Teatro Colon Orchestra. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, April 28, 1929; blind-stamped on the lower-right front by photographer P. Apugliese (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, crease across, otherwise in very good condition.

Swiss violinist (1878-1959). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown studying a score. Size is 5.1 x 7.1 inches, some creases, in very good condition.

Hungarian violist and violinist (1893-1975). Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated December 1946. Size is 5 x 7 inches, small crease over the upper-left corner, in very good condition.

Bulgarian violinist (1899-1976) and conductor, founder of The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra and teacher. Signed photo of the first page of a small program for a concert in 1927 at Zagreb, Croatia. Full program with all pages and covers. Size is 5.5 x 9 inches, in very good condition. Very rare.

French conductor (1892-1974) and violinist, a champion of contemporary music during the first half of the 20th Century. Fine card signed by him with a long sentiment in French dated in 1945. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Acclaimed Canadian-born French cellist (b.1967). Nice color studio photograph signed by him, shown young posing with his cello. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

The Quintetto Chighiano was an Italian musical ensemple especially active in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Nice group photograph signed by all 5 members Sergio Lorenzi (piano), Riccardo Brengola (1st violin), Arnoldo Apostoli (2nd violin), Tito Riccardi (viola) and Alain Meunier (violoncello). Size is 7 x 4.5 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Studio Grassi, Siena. In excellent condition

Julian Rachlin (born in 1974) is a Lithuanian-born violinist and violist. Photo Size 12 x 8.25 inches.

French violist (1881-1975), conductor, and musicologist. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, as follows: A. 10-III-26. To the music critic Henri Woollett (1864-1936), wishing him all the best for his new opera “Les Amants Byzantins” (1.3.26, Grand-Théâtre, Le Havre). 1 p. In-16. B. 12-XII-28. To a gentleman, concerning upcoming concerts and their programs. 4 pp. In-8. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French violinist (1903-1972). Card signed by her in 1955 attached with a half-tone photo clip of her. Size is 4.75 x 2.9 inches, in very good condition.

Star Russian violinist, signed photo 5 x 7 inches

French cellist (1870-?) at the Concert Colonne, conductor and founder of the Schola Cantorum in Caen.  Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated December 17, 1923, where he addresses the music critic Henri Woollett (1864-1936) arranging for a meeting: “…je (…) n’ai pu vous repondre plus tôt, à cause de mon Concert d’hier…”. Size is 8.3 x 10.7 inches, 1 written page, evident central fold, creases, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is his original printed business card with a short note in French written by him. Size is 3.9 x 2.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American violinist (1918-2012), well known for his performances and recordings of Paganini's works. Signed photo postcard, inscribed. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian violinist (1899-1962), nice signed card attached with a half-tone photo of her, holding the instrument. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches, excellent condition

German violinist (1910-1985), who was the concert master of the Berliner Philharmoniker in the Furtwangler era. Signed playbill announcing a concert as a soloist in 1939. One sheet sized 8 x 11.5 inches, storage holes and folds and minor cracks at the top, otherwise in good condition.

German-born violinist and opera impresario (1842-1889), famous for his English opera company. 2-bar autograph music quote from an Elegy signed by him on a card. Size is 3 x 1.8 inches, mounting traces on verso, in overall very good condition.

German violinist. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1923; blind-stamped on the front by Belleuve Studios (New York). Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, cracks, loss of paper, in fair condition.

Russian cellist and teacher (1927-2007), considered the best cellist of his generation and Russian baritone (b.1953), internationally acclaimed for interpreting the Slovenian and Italian repertory. Large signed photo, together with a third unidentified person who also signed the picture. Size is 12 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

Russian cellist (1927-2007) and conductor, celebrated for his interpretations and technique. Page clip from a program or magazine signed by him, shown a printed image of him next to Herbert von Karajan. Size is 4.4 x 4.9 inches, in very good condition.

Russian violinist (1897-1986), who performed popular music in concert halls and on radio. Signed composite photo-caricature, signed by him, inscribed and dated in 1966. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian violinist (1897-1986), who performed popular music in concert halls and on radio.  Signed sepia photo, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian violinist (1855-1931), conductor, and composer. Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated July 20, 1895, to the music critic Aldo Noseda, concerning the upcoming music season.  Size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, 4 written pages in two separate sheets (front and back), folds, otherwise in very good condition.

Canadian string quartet, one of the most important chamber ensemble in Canada, founded in 1989.  Larger size black and white photo signed by all four members.  Size is 12 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist and composer (1813-1890), autograph letter signed, written on 1 page of a folded 4 page document, written in English, dated in London in 1881. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, small trace marks near but not within the text, otherwise in excellent condition.

English pianist (1879-1937) and Polish violinist (1892-1952).  Double signed album page dated in 1924.  Size is 6.7 x  8.5 inches, in very good condition.

Celebrated British violinist and conductor (1906-1948), famous during the two world wards, died young at age 42. Signed photo, shown playing the violin, 3.5 x 5.25 inches

Celebrated British violinist and conductor (1906-1948), famous during the two world wards, died young at age 42. Signed photo postcard, shown with his violin, 3.25 x 5.25 inches

Benjamin Schmid is a popular violinist known for his chameleonic skills in performing both classical and jazz compositions. Photo Size 12 x 8.25 inches

Turkish-born cellist (1903-1969). Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed by him. Size is 3.75 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian violinist and conductor (1934-2018), founder of the Italian Chamber Orchestra "I Solisti Veneti". Signed photo of the I Solisti Veneti orchestra; stamped on verso by photographer Silvia Masotti, Milan. Size is 9.4 x 7 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Hungarian violinist (1869-1934), with an international career as a concertist, latter a teacher. Signed photo postcard, inscribed and dated in 1911. Size is 3.5 x 5.75 inches, creases and mounting damage on verso. Rare!

Famous Italian violinist and composer (1857-1928), mostly known for his chamber music. Simonetti´s career developed mostly in England and Ireland. Autograph letter signed, 1 page written in English. Size is 7 x 11 inches, in very good condition.  

Famous Italian violinist and composer (1857-1928), mostly known for his chamber music. Simonetti´s career developed mostly in England and Ireland. Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated May 29, 1895, to an unidentified lady: “many thanks for your cheque and kind remark about my playing, which has been helped so much by the splendid accompaniments...”. Size is 4.3 x 6.8 iches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Russian violinist, arranger and conductor (b.1954) Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young in performing pose. Size is 5 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Latvian classical violinist (b.1981) and winner of the 2001 Queen Elisabeth Violin Contest.  Larger size color photograph signed by her, shown in performance.  Size is 12 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Latvian violinist (b.1981), who was the winner of the Queen Elisabeth Violin Contest in 2001. Signed photo, shown in performance. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

American violinist (1921-2004) and music teacher. Beautiful sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1947, shown with her violin in performing pose. Size is 9.25 x 7.3 inches, some creases, stains over the lower border, otherwise in very good condition.

American violinist (b.1935), who was a child prodigy. Beautiful photo signed by her with a short sentiment, shown very young with her violin. Photograph is matted by photographer Randell Studios, New York. Total size is 9.4 x 8.5 inches. Actual photo is 6.5 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.