Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

German composer (1784-1838), friend, pupil and secretary of Ludwig van Beethoven. Autograph note in English signed by him sent to an unknown recipient requesting a score to be sent to him, no date specified. Size is 7.4 x 4.5 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

Star German contralto (1861-1936), who had a very successful international career in Wagner roles. Album page signed by her with a short quote "In Art, life; in Life, truth" dated in Chicago, 1924. Additional signatures on front and verso.  Size is 5.6 x 4.2 inches, staple holes holes over the left border, in excellent condition.

French composer (1836-1891) of opera, ballet, and other works for the stage. Autograph note in French (sold untranslated) signed by him -no date mentioned. Size is 4 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1841-1894) and pianist. Autograph note in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, no date (ink markings indicate July 1868). Size is 4.75 x 6.3 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

French composer (1782-1871), who focused mostly on opera, his most important "Fra Diavolo" and "La Muette de Portici". Autograph note in French (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated 1843. Size is 4 x 6.3 inches, minor folds, in overall excellent condition.  

Second wife of Richard Wagner (1837-1930), daughter of Franz Liszt, and director of Bayreuth Festival between 1886 and 1907. Autograph note in German signed by her in 1902 and addressed to doctor Paul Bijk commenting about her health issues and response to medical treatment. Size is 4.5 x 5.4 inches, 1 page, in very good condition. Small envelope included.

American baritone (1903-1987). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated 1941 -an original by Bruno (Hollywood). Size is 7.1 x 9.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American jazz singer (1907-1994) and bandleader, whose career spanned over 65 years. Fine black-and-white photograph mounted on a mat, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Total size is 10.25 x 11.75 inches, some stains, in very good condition.

Canadian-born American gospel singer (1909-2013). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Koehne. Size is 5 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar Polish-born American pianist (1887-1982). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance in Auckland, New Zeland, 1964. Size is 9.1 x 11.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish bass (1874-1953) whose career developed mostly at the Metropolitan Opera between 1901 and 1920. Vintage cabinet photograph of the bass by F. Leblanc (Valparaiso) signed by De Segurola with a long sentiment dated 1899. Size is 5.25 x 8.3 inches, minor damage over the lower-left corner, some stains, in overall very good condition.

Russian composer (1864-1956) and pianist. Printed score for his work "Missa Festiva" signed and inscribed by him with a  short sentiment dated in Paris, 1938, on the first page. Size is 9.75 x 12.5 inches, 32 pages, in excellent condition.

German organist (1875-1965), theologian, and musicologist. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in 1965, shown at work. Size is 4 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1878-1942). Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown as himself. Size is 5 x 7.7 inches, in very good condition.

Italian coloratura soprano (1882-1963). Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown as Violetta Valèry in Verdi's "La Traviata", 1923. Size is 7 x 9.3 inches, evident silvering, mounting traces on verso, in good condition.

Star Italian conductor (b.1941), and director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His baton signed by him on the cork handle. Size is 14 x 0.75 inches. ALSO INCLUDED is a full program from May 1985 in memory of conductor Eugene Ormandy conducted by Muti where he probably used this very baton.

Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown as Medea in Cherubini's opera; ink-stamped on verso by photographer E. Piccagliani, Milan.  Size is 2.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballet dancer (b.1955), musical theatre performer, choreographer, actor, and teacher. Gorgeous black-and-white promo photograph signed by him, shown as Vaslav Nijinsky in the film "Nijinsky" (1980). Size is 9.5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1774-1851), highly famous in his time for some of his 22 operas; but largely been forgotten after his death. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him in which he requested his name to be erased from a biography he never authorized, addressed to the president of the Association of Artist-Musicians, and also mentioned his opera "La Vestale". Size is 6.4 x 10.75 inches, 1 page, overall rust stone, mild folds, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small print of him by artist Auber. Size is 6.1 x 8.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Swedish-American soprano (1871-1951). Autograph note in German written on a postcard signed by her, dated 1903 (according to postal markings). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a fabulous sepia photograph -an original by Mishkin (New York), of Fremstad as Isolde in Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde"; ink-stamped on verso by Culver Services, New York. Size is 7.2 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-born American flamenco dancer (1918-2000) and choreographer known for popularizing Spanish dance in America mostly in the 1950s and 1960s. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance for the film "Sombrero" (1953). Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1851-1896), strongly associated with the French repertoire, and creator of the main tenor roles in Les Contes d´Hoffmann, Lakme, and Manon. His personal card signed by him with a short sentiment in French. Size is 4 x 2.3 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Norwegian composer and pianist (1843-1907), one of the leading composers of his country, helped put the music of Norway abroad and develop a national musical identity. Nice vintage cabinet photograph signed by him, shown reading a book. Size is 4.25 x 6.6 inches, minor stains, blank verso, in very good condition.

English composer (1905-1998), together with Benjamin Britten, Tippett is considered one of the most important English composers of the 20th century. Set of 2 musical sketches made in pencil and written on both sides. Each one's size is 14.8 x 9.75 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a typed note (not shown) by Tippett's secretary with Michael Tippett's letterhead about a donation and the provision of discarded musical sketches and a photograph.

American composer (1944-2012) and conductor. 2-bar autograph music quote from his work "The String" (1973) signed by him with a short inscription. Size is 4.9 x 2.9 inches, in fine condition.

Russian-born British pianist (1879-1960). 1-bar autograph music quote signed by him, dated by another hand in 1915. Size is 4 x 2.5 inches, in very good condition (see scan).

Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921). Two autograph music quotes signed by him and dated in Venezia, 1898. The first is 2-bar long from his opera "Ero e Leandro" (1897) and the other is 4-bar long from his cantata "Isaias" (1887). Size is 8.2 x 5.3 inches, folds and some dirt over borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Polish-American pianist (1876-1957), composer, music teacher, and inventor. 1-bar autograph music quote signed by him and dated in Philadelphia, 1931. Size is 4.9 x 3.9 inches, in very good condition.

Canadian tenor superstar (1926-2015), one of the leading singers from the 1950s-1980s, celebrated for his intense interpretations and dramatic ability in Italian, French, English, and German opera. 5-bar autograph music quote from the last act duet from Verdi's "Don Carlo" signed by him on a music sheet. Size is 8.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1927), known largely for his work in the musical theater. 3-bar autograph music quote from his musical Cabaret (1966), signed on an envelope (postal markings indicated July 3, 1978) by him. The size is 6.7 x 3.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish conductor (1940-2018). Gorgeous 7-bar autograph music quote from Anton Bruckner's 7th Symphony signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment to violinist Donald Gibson, dated October 14, 2005. Size is 9.9 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-born American songwriter (1878-1956). 4-bar autograph music quote from his song "Chinatown" (1910) signed by him on a music sheet. Size is 9 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1915-2001) best known as half of a song-writing duo with Ray Evans that specialized in songs composed for films. Five different autograph music quotes from 5 of his songs such as Silver Bells (1951), Mona Lisa (1950), Que Sera Sera (1956), Bonanza (1959), and Mister Ed (1961) on both sides of a sheet. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss composer (1910-1995), most famous for his opera "Romeo und Julia". 3-bar autograph music quote from his opera "Romeo und Julia" (1940) including the lyrics signed by him on a cardboard with his letterhead. Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1909-2007), and an academic; pupil of Paul Hindemith at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin. 5-bar autograph music quote on a music sheet signed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 8.1 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist and composer (1938-2018), best known as the writer or co-writer of many hit songs. 4-bar autograph music quote of his hit "Lazy Day" (1967) on a piece of music sheet signed by him adding the lyrics and text. Size is 8.3 x 3.1 inches, storage holes at right, in excellent condition.

German pianist (1850-1924), composer, and teacher. 4-bar autograph music quote from his Polish Dances Op.3 No.1 (recorded for Columbia Records in 1911), signed by him and dated in  Washington, April 3, 1891. Size is 7.4 x 4.5 inches, some rust stains, in overall very good condition.

German-born British composer (1911-1968) and pianist, who fled to Britain in 1934 and went on to have his teaching and performing career there. 4-bar autograph music quote from his work "Voices of Night" (1951) signed by him and dated October 15, 1954. Size is 4.5 x 3.5 inches, glue traces on verso, in overall very good condition.

Slovak composer (1908-1993); considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century. 4-bar autograph music quote signed and inscribed, dated July 28, 1951, mounted on dark green cardboard. Total Size is 3 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1830-1908) and organist, who worked for the Dresden Court and composed several operas and masses. 3-bar autograph music quote from the Maestoso “Krönungsmarsch” from the opera “Die Folkunger” (1874) signed by him and dated in Dresden, 1894. Size is 3 x 4 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. On the verso, there is a printed copy of Kretschmer piano and voice “Frühlingslied” op. 3,  in good condition with some tape traces.

English baritone and composer (1834-1922), composed music under the pseudonym Ralph Betterton. 2-bar autograph music quote from Haendel's opera "Acis and Galatea" with the lyrics "Oh ruddier than the cherry" signed by him and dated on Oct 24, 1903.  Size is 8.5 x 10.6 inches, in overall excellent condition. On the verso, there is a curious autograph inscribed by a certain Frank Lincoln, dated in Cape Town on June 1, 1891; plus another signature belonging to Frank Wheeler, dated 1891.

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.

French pianist (1853-1890), and brother of the the French violinist and composer Émile Sauret, who died of mental illness in New York. 8-bar autograph music quote from an unknown work signed and inscribed by him, dated in St. Louis, December 5, 1893.  Size is 7.5 x 4.9 inches, upper border irregularly cut, unknown autograph signature and date on the verso, in overall very good condition.

Italian conductor (1880-1952), composer and cellist. Autograph 2-bar music quote from the first act of his work "Hamele" signed by him, dated in Palermo, December 9, 1930. Size is 6.7 x 5.2 inches, in overall very good condition.

Hungarian classical pianist (1870-1933), accompanist, and composer. Autograph 9-bar music quote from his lied "Die Tauben der Heiligen Margarethe" signed by him, dated in Budapest, July 1, 1925. Size is 7.2 x 4.7 inches, in very good condition.

Famous American violinist (1888-1953), who became later in his life teacher and composer. Autograph music quote signed by him with two bars from an Andante from Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, dated March 22, 1912. Unknown signature and date on verso. Size is 5.7 x 3.5 inches, left border irregularly cut, in overall very good condition.

Program for a concert featuring the celebrated violinist performing Mozart's Violin Concerto K219 with the Vienna Symphony under the baton of Otto Klemperer in Vienna, on March 29, 1947. Size is 5.8 x 8.2 inches, 4 pages, in excellent condition.

Program for a concert of the Vienna Philharmonic performing works by Beethoven, Schmidt, and Mozart (featuring violinist Willy Boskovsky) in Vienna, on December 5, 1943. Size is 5.5 x 8.3 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.