Authentic Autographs — Strings Autographed Collection

German violinist (1847-1901) and teacher, associated with Richard Strauss and Richard Wagner. Autograph  note in German (untranslated) signed by him in 1900 on a card. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese cellist (b.1968).  Larger size color photograph signed by the artist, shown during a rehearsal.  Size is 8.25 x 11.7 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (b.1976), sister of the composer and clarinettist Jorg Widmann and a celebrated performer of contemporary music. Signed photo, 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition

Polish virtuoso violinist (1835-1880) and Polish pianist (1837-1912). Set of two autograph letters, as follows: one letter is written in French (sold untranslated) signed by Henryk, dated in Brussels, March 13th, 1860, about music matters; size is 5.25 x 8.3 inches, 1 sheet, folds, in excellent condition. The second letter is written in German (sold untranslated) signed by Joseph, dated in Brussels, October 6th, 1894; size is 4.8 x 7.9 inches, 1 sheet. Autographs by Henryk Wieniawski are extremely rare! SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Polish virtuoso violinist (1835-1880), one of the greatest violin composers of the 2nd. half of the 19th century.  Rare autograph music quote signed by him with 2 bars with handwritten text about autographs expressing his concern he can be criticized for any possible orthographic mistake. The music quote is an exercise for violin mastering adding a quote saying "1050 times before breakfast and the same number after dinner", showing his sense of humor. Size is 7.4 x 4.5 inches, probably cut from an album page with part of someone's else autograph on the top, minor rust stains on the edges, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned modern sepia photo postcard of the violinist. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish virtuoso violinist (1835-1880), one of the greatest violin composers of the 2nd. half of the 19th century.  4-bar autograph music quote from his piece for violin "Legende" signed by him and dated in Albany, 1873. Size is 5.25 x 3.4 inches, loss of paper over the two upper corners, central fold, in overall very good condition.

Polish violinist (1835-1880), composer, and pedagogue, regarded among the most distinguished violinists in history. Fine 2-bar autograph music quote from his Faust Fantasy for Violin signed by him on a card in Springfield, May 8th, 1873, during his American tour. Size is 5.25 x 2.8 inches, rust stains over the borders, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of the composer. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (1845-1908) and teacher, a child prodigy, Wilhelmj toured extensively with success, created arrangements for the violin and later in his life was a teacher in London. Original signed cabinet photo by Elliott & Fry, London; attached on front with a signature cut by him, inscribed and dated in London, 1900. Cabinet photo is 4.25 x 6.5 inches in size, some damage on corners and inscription seems to have been erased. ALSO INCLUDED is a 3-pages autograph letter signed, written in German (sold untranslated), dated in London, 1875. Size is 5 x 8 inches each page, mounting traces on verso, folds, otherwise in excellent condition. NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German violinist (1845-1908) and teacher, a child prodigy; toured extensively with success, created arrangements for the violin, and later in his life was a teacher in London. Album page signed by him in 1887, attached with a small half-tone photograph of him. Size is 8.7 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (1842-1923), a pupil of Johann Friedrich Kittl and Moritz Mildner. His beautiful autograph signature on a piece of paper, dated in Berlin, March 11, 1891, mounted on black cardboard. Total size is 6.2 x 4 inches, some rust stains, in very good condition.

German violinist (1842-1923), a pupil of Johann Friedrich Kittl, and Moritz Mildner. Album page signed and inscribed by him dated in Berlin, 1902. Size is 7.5 x 4.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch violinist (1861-1931), virtuoso, and also a composer. Autograph letter written in English about his career signed by him, no date (letterhead indicates address in Paris).  3 written pages in one sheet, each page's size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches sold with transcription, central fold, in very good condition.

Belgian virtuoso violinist (1858-1931), composer, and conductor; regarded as "The King of the Violin". Autograph music quote with 3 bars from the Rondó of Lalo's Symphonie Esgagnole signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, dated in New York 1913, to Rene Rice. Size is 7.6 x 6.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian virtuoso violinist (1858-1931), composer, and conductor; regarded as The King of the Violin. Fine vintage cabinet photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1913, shown with his violin. Size is 4.25 x 5.8 inches (trimmed at the bottom), otherwise in very good condition.

Russian violinist (1879-1953), latter became a British citizen in 1915, he was an important student of Sevcik in Prague and with Ysaye in Brussels. Signed photo postcard. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech violinist and music pedagogue (1853-1926). Lot of 2 autograph letters signed by him, one written in Berlin, the other in Carlsbad, both from 1899 and regarding his students. Both sold with an English translation on a separate page. Sizes are 5 x 8 inches and 5 x inches, both are on one page, in very good condition.

Russian violinist (1890-1985), one of the world´s most prominent concert violinists and a long-time director of the Curtis Institute of Music. Signature matted together with a photo of him, size is 3.25 x 2 inches (signature, dated by him in 1934), 2.75 x 4.25 (photo), total mat size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, ready to frame

Russian violinist, composer, teacher and conductor (1890-1985), one of the most prominent in the 20th century. Fine card signed by him with a short sentiment, dated 1925. Size is 5 x 3.25 inches, in very good condition.

German violinist (b.1965), started playing the violin when he was five years old, giving his first concert with orchestra at the age of 10. Since he finished his studies in 1983, has been performing with a considerable number of major orchestras and conductors in the world. Nice signed promo photo, shown young, inscribed, size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (b.1965), who started playing the violin when he was five years old giving his first concert with orchestra at the age of 10, and since 1983 has been performing with major orchestras and conductors around the world.  Fantastic color photograph signed by him, shown young posing with his violin.  Size is 7.5 x 8.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish violinist and conductor (b.1975).  Beautiful color studio photograph signed by him.  Size is 12 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish violinist and conductor (b.1975).  Gorgeous color studio photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American cellist (1862-1950) and founder of the Zoellner Quartet in 1904, considered the most celebrated chamber music ensemble of the first quarter of the XX century. 2-bar autograph music quote from a piece by Beethoven on an album page attached with a clip from a magazine featuring the four members of the quartet, signed by him. Size is 5.9 x 4.4 inches, storage holes, in very good condition.

Argentine violinist (1912-1991), who had an important career in his native country and also toured in the USA. Fine black-and-white photograph shown young in performance, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in Spanish, dated in Santa Fe (ARG), 1945. Photo is ink-stamped on verso by concert agent "Conciertos Daniel". Size is 3.6 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.