String Autographs & Memorabilia

Russian-born American violinist. Autograph note in German written on both sides of a card signed by him in 1920. Size is 6.3 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition. Its original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

Swiss-born violinist (b.1972), and founder of the Amar Quartet, Brunner is mostly focused in performing with chamber music ensembles. Signed photo, 6 x 4 inches

German violinist (1869-1933), Sibelius´ famous violin concerto was originally dedicated to him. Signature matted together with a photo of him, size is 3.75 x 1.75 inches (signature), 3.25 x 5.25 (photo), total mat size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, ready to frame

German violinist (1869-1933), a great interpreter of Paganini and to whom Sibelius originally dedicated his famous violin concerto. Fine black and white photo postcard signed by him, dated in Berlin in 1922. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. Listen to the 1909 recording of Maestro Burmester performing Handel's and Dussek's menuets:

2-sided signed album page featuring signatures on both sides of many leading classical performers including such great artists as the German–Swiss violinist, conductor, and composer Adolf Busch, Austrian violinist Rudolf Serkin, the German conductor Hans Oppenheim, and the opera singers Ina Souez, Irene Eisenger and Ina Souez, who were particularly associated with the Glyndebourne festival in the 1930s. Size is 5.75 x 8.25 inches, very small creases on some corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

German-Swis violinist (1891-1952), conductor, and composer. Larger-size sepia photograph of the violinist shown young in performance, mounted on a mat signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 13.4 x 10.1 inches, minor stains, in overall excellent condition.

Famous American recital and concert violinist (1916-2002). Album page signed by her. Size is 5.5 x 6.3 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned black-and-white photograph in her younger years. Size is 3.8 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

American violinist (1897-1956) who contributed significantly to promoting the importance of classical music in Alabama. 4-page brochure signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in 1947. Size is 6 x 7.4 inches, central fold, in very good condition.

French violinist (1873-1928), pedagogue, and composer. Sepia photograph of him mounted on a photographer mat where he signed and inscribed, dated in Paris, 1911. Total size is 8.9 x 11.8 inches, some stains both on the mat and the photograph, minor creases, in good condition.

French cellist (b.1981), young highly awarded artist, an exclusive recording performer for Virgin Classics (EMI). Signed photo showing him with the instrument, 5 x 7 inches

French cellist (b.1981). He now plays internationally as a soloist, performing with many of the world leading conductors and orchestras. Signed promo photo. 4 x 5.75 inches.

French violinist (b.1976) and French cellist (b.1981).  Casual color promo photo shown together.  Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist (b.1976) and currently professor at the Royal Northern College of Music.  Larger size photo signed by him, shown in performance.  Size is 11.75 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist (b.1976) and currently professor at the Royal Northern College of Music.  Signed color photograph shown with his instrument.  Size is 7.9 x 10.3 inches, in excellent condition.

English violinist (1836-1895), set of 2 autograph notes signed, each 1 page written in English, one dated in 1881, the other in 1884. Both are 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately.

French violist (1879-1947) and composer. Nice black-and-white photo postcard of the Capet Quartet (Casadesus was a member) signed by him on its verso with a short message dated 1911. Size is 5.25 x 3.3 inches, pinholes over both upper corners, in very good condition.

Spanish string quartet based in Barcelona, and founded in 1997.  Larger size color photo signed by all four members.  Size is 12 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

Catalan cellist (1897-1966). Card signed and inscribed by him in 1941 with a short music quote. Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition.

English concert violinist (1883-1943), conductor, and one of the most famous violinists in his country.  Gorgeous black and white half-tone photograph signed by him, shown with his instrument, mounted on hard cardboard.  Size is 4 x 6.1 inches, in excellent condition. Listen to Maestro Catterall playing Paganini's Capriccio No.13, recorded in 1929:

Hong Kong-born violinist (b.1967) and conductor.  Signed photograph shown young, with his instrument.  Size is 5.9 x 7.6 inches, minor mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

South Corean cellist and conductor (b.1982), who was educated in the United States. Signed promo photo, shown with her cello. Size is 8 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American-born Korean violinist (b.1980), and child prodigy.  Beautiful signed glamour color photograph, shown as herself.  Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

South Korean violinist (b.1970), her professional name is Chee-Yun. Beautiful signed promo black and white photo. Size is 8 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukraine-born violinist (1890-1974), raised in Canada.  Beautiful photograph signed by him, shown young, dated in 1920.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukraine-born violinist (1890-1974), raised in Canada.  Signed photograph of the violinist shown in performance, inscribed with a short sentiment and dated by him in 1936.  Size is 9.4 x 7.2 inches, loss of paper over the upper-right and lower-left corners, some damage over borders, otherwise in good condition.

Italian violinist (b.1945).  Signed black and white photograph shown in performance.  Size is 5 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American string quartet formed in 2015.Their CD album "Breaking the Silence" signed by all four members of the quartet: Marta Krechkovsky (violin II), Jennifer Orchard (violin I), Tatjana Mead Chamis (viola), and Bronwyn Banerdt (cello). Jewel case's size is 5.5 x 4.9 inches, in overall very good condition (CD not tested).

Gorgeous collection of cards and album pages signed by classical music performers (violinists, pianists, conductors, singers, and other instrumentalists) and composers. Artists include Bill Conti, Sy Coleman, Kurt Masur, Erich Leinsdorf, Jerry Herman, Sigmund Romberg, Horatio Parker, Eugene Istomin, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Marian MacDowell, Radu Lupu, Fidela Campina, Walter Damrosch, Mary Wigman, Walter Gieseking, Nicanor Zabaleta, Mischa Dichter, Gina Bachauer, Carl Friedberg, Eugen D'Albert, Leon Fleisher, Igor Markevitch, Yehudi Menuhin, Toscha Seidel, Anne Sophie Mutter, Eugene Fodor, Carroll Glenn, Fritz Kreisler, Isaac Stern, Midori, Mischa Elman, Itzhak Perlman, Mark Hambourg, plus other two unidentified signer. Different sizes, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Irish violinist, signed photo, dated in 1904, handwritten by him on verso, size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American violinist (1891-1988). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Hollywood, 1950. Size is 2.4. x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American violinist and member of the respected American Perolé Quartet of the interwar period. Stamped on verso by photographer Maillard, Kesslere. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1926. Size is 7 x 9.1 inches, trimmed from a larger format, minor damage over lower left corner, in good condition.

American violinist (1901-1975) and concert master of the New York Philharmonic between 1943 and 1952. Fine card signed by him with a short text and dates. Size is 3.5 x 2 inches, in very good condition.

American violinist (1885-1927) and composer. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment dated in Boston, 1911. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, some stains, in overall very good condition.

Italian violinist, composer, teacher and benefactor (1876-1933). Signed photo postcard, shown young. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, some silvering around borders otherwise in excellent condition.

British violinist, conductor, and composer (1880-1933). Fine black and white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition

Belgian cellist (1840-1915); Australian-born pianist (1864-1952). Set of two semihard cardboards signed by Ernest De Munck, Marguerite de Pachmann,  violinist Wilma Neruda, British comedian George Grossmith and other artists such as Eleanor Rees, Sophie Robertson, and others.  Size is 9 x 11.25 inches each, irregularly cut left border, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian-British classical violinist (1907-1994).  Signed album page dated in London, 1952, beautifully matted with a portrait of her.  Total size is 8.1 x 15.5 inches (album page is 4.5 x 3.5 inches, portrait is 4.1 x 6.5 inches -visible window size), in very good condition.

French top string quartet founded in 1996.  Larger size color promo photo signed by all four members.  Size is 12 x 8.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian violinist (1850-1925) and composer, who founded and led a successful salon orchestra in the tradition of the Strauss orchestra. 7-bar autograph music quote from the composer's aria "Du nur allein" Op.122, signed by him, dated in Vienna, May 4, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, some dirt, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph note signed, dated 1916, to a theater director concerning a waltz. 

British cellist (1945-1987) whose legacy is celebrated for her passionate and emotive playing and she remains an influential figure in the world of classical music. Album page signed by her and three other performers at Stockcross Church, 1965.. Size is 4 x 6.3 inches, ink-markings on verso, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a black-and-white photograph shown in performance. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

British cellist (1945-1987) whose legacy is celebrated for her passionate and emotive playing and she remains an influential figure in the world of classical music. Small card signed by her. Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian cellist and composer (1877-1952), also was director of the Conservatory in Dijon. Dumas was a gifted cellist and created pieces for the instrument, as well as for the piano. Autograph letter signed, undated, to a friend, in French, sold untranslated. One page, 8.4 x 10.6 inches, folds, minor cracks, in overall very good condition.

Swedish-German violin duo on the international classical scene, founded in 1994.  Larger size photograph signed by Cecilia and Martin Gelland.  Size is 11.1 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (1852-1926), teacher, and composer. Gorgeous cabinet photo signed and inscribed by him and dated 1895, adding a beautiful 5-bar music quote over the top; a photograph by H. Boock (Hamburg). Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, some rust stains over the left border, in overall very good condition.

German violinist (b.1988), who has established a reputation as one of the most promising violin talents to emerge from Germany in recent years.  Larger size color photograph signed by her, shown in performance.  Size is 12 x 8.25 inches, in very good condition.

Star Ukrainian violinist (1891-1967), one of the greatest violin players of the early 20th century. A signature cut of the star violinist mounted on a card. Total size is 5.75 x 2.75 inches, in excellent condition.