Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Austrian soprano (1933-2015), signed photograph, shown in role in Berlioz's Dammnation of Faust. Also signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Vienna, 19659. Stamped on verso by photographer Dietrich, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.  

French baritone and countertenor specialized in early Baroque music. Fine black-and-white studio photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, shown as himself. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

French baritone and countertenor specialized in early Baroque music. Fine black-and-white studio photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, plus a short autograph note signed by him in French attached to the back (removable). Size is 4 x 6, in excellent condition.

Fine set of 6 modern print photographs (unsigned) featuring violinists and other string performers  such as Alex Petschnikov, Henry Schradrieck, Tivadar Nachez, Jeno Hubay, Willy Burmester, and Marie Hall. Sizes are 8 x 9.9 inches on average, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Anglo-American playwright and librettist (1884-1879), better known for his work collaborations with Jerome Kern and the Gershwin brothers.  A large group of letters, many typed and signed as Guy; some handwritten; some include music and work content; and postcards also handwritten by him. Over 70 pieces in total, sold as a collection, all addressed to lyricist Dailey Paskman (1897-1979). 

American lyricist (1897-1979), author, director, producer and radio programming pioneer. A friend of important composers of his time, including Rudolf Friml, Vincent Youmans and Victor Young, Paskman wrote lyrics for many of their compositions. Interesting group of 7 music scores of songs, 9.5 x 12.5 inches, handwritten by him, with a brochure about him and 3 typed pages of lyrics, one with corrections. Sold as a lot only, not sold separately.

Czech-born American composer and pianist (1879-1972), better known for his Broadway operettas.  Large archive consisting mostly of correspondence sent to his friend and lyricist, Dailey Paskman (1897-1979). The archive includes over a hundred letters, many signed by him as Rudolf, and over 60 postcards signed by him. Many of the letters have interesting musical content. Some are typed with different letterheads, many are handwritten. All in good to excellent condition. Sold as a collection only.

Peruvian modern dancer (1900-1986) who achieved an important career in Broadway. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her in Spanish in 1930, shown in role. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, silvering, crease over the upper-left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian-born American flamenco dancer (1918-2000) and choreographer known for popularizing Spanish dance in America mostly in the 1950s and 1960s. Original program for a performance of The Playbill in New York, 1951, signed by him. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, 24 pages, soft covers, in very good condition.

British conductor (1892-1959), pianist, composer, an author of Anna Pavlova's biography. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7.75 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer and vaudeville active in the 1910s. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in role. Size is 6.4 x 8.9 inches, some creases, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian ballerina (1925-2005) and Russian dancer (1933-2020). Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed by both dancers, shown in a scene from Adam's ballet Giselle. Size is 3.7 x 5.6 inches, some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

American ballerina (b.1942), Russian-American ballet dancer (1949-1995), and American ballet dancer (b.1936). Insert or page from a program signed by the three dancers, no date or place mentioned. Size is 5.6 x 8.5 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1933-2020). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in performance; ink-stamped on verso by photographer A. Makarova. Size is 7.2 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish ballet dancer and educator active in the 1910s and 1920s, best remembered for her roles at London's premier theater and for establishing a highly regarded royal dancing academy. Beautiful black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by her in black ink (facsimile signature in white ink), shown in performing pose. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballerina (b.1952) and prima ballerina of the Kirov Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet in the 1970s. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performing pose for a production of Romeo et Juliette; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Nina Alovert. Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish flamenco dancer (1937-2018). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in Spanish, shown young. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Ballet dancer (1903-1967) famous for his 10-year partnership with the legendary Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, spent a significant portion of his career shaping the dance landscape in Australia. Fantastic black-and-white promo photograph signed by him, shown in costume. Size is 3.5 x 5.2 inches, in excellent condition.

British ice dancers (born 1957 and 1958, respectively) best known for winning gold at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics with a flawless, record-breaking routine to Maurice Ravel's Boléro. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, shown in performance. Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish flamenco dancer and singer (1918-1963) nicknamed La Capitana, hailed as the greatest Flamenco dancer ever. Original program for a Flamenco show in Philadelphia, January 7, 1957, signed by her. Size is 6 x 9 inches, 4 pages, in very good condition.

Russian dancer (1921-2007) known for her airy lightness, lyricism and romanticism, for many years a member of the Paris Opera Ballet.  Fine black-and-white half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Sie is 4.8 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

British ballet dancer (b.1937) and teacher, now retired; and prima ballerina with the Royal Ballet in the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performing pose. Size is 5.4 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.  

English dancer (1910-2004), the first from this country to be titled Prima Ballerina Assoluta, and also having a short career as an actress appearing in Hollywood movies. Beautiful set of 2 unsigned black-and-white photographs featuring her in performances; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Michel Petit (Paris). Size is 5 x 7 inches each, in excellent condition.

Beautiful collection of 20 unsigned photographs featuring different Russian/Soviet Ballet dancers from the 1950s and 1960s such as Zlatskovskaya, Utretskaya, Padve, Raytsikh, Fedorova, Kuznetsov, Potemkina, Kapustina, and others (some unidentified). Sizes are 5.75 x 7.75 inches and 675 x 10.25 inches on average, some have their names written in pencil on verso, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Original program for a performance of the celebrated Austrian violinist and the Austrian-German pianist in Vienna, December 1942, performing works by Brahms and Beethoven, signed by both artists.  Size is 5.8 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, central fold, 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.

Famous American harpist (1895-1983). Card signed by her, dated March 27, 1976. Size is 3.9 x 2 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian virtuoso violinist (1892-1973), who also distinguished himself as a strong advocate of new music.  Album page signed by him on October 20, 1931. Size is 4.9 x 3.25 inches, some creases, in very good condition.

French violinist (1880-1953) who epitomized the elegance, sweetness, and emotional warmth of the classic French violin school. Album page beautifully signed by him on February 17, 1900. Size is 6.1 x 3.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous American recital and concert violinist (1916-2002). Signature cut on an album page. Size is 5.2 x 3.2 inches in very good condition.

Hungarian violinist (1893-1935) and composer, who became a well-known virtuoso in Europe throughout the early 20th century. Album page signed by him in Montevideo, 1911, and also signed on verso by Tommaso Salvini (nephew) with a short text in Italian in Montevideo, 1915. Size is 7.5 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American-born violinist and composer (1890-1985). Album page signed by her in 1931. Size is 6.3 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-born violinist (1898-1960), composer, and conductor. Album page mounted with an attached half-tone photograph of her, signed by her in October 1932. Size is 8.25 x 10.3 inches, right border irregularly cut, otherwise in very good condition.

Original program for a performance of the American pianist with the Busch Little Symphony under the baton of the German conductor at The Community Concert Association, New York, April 5, 1945, signed by both artists. Size is 6.25 x 9.5 inches, 4 pages, full program, in excellent condition.

American violinist (b.1946) highly celebrated for her deep artistic connection to the legendary virtuoso Jascha Heifetz. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young in performing pose. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine-Austrian-American violinist (1914-2004), former concertmaster of the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic. Album page beautifully signed by him in Vienna, Nov. 17, 1953, and also signed on verso by Matiwilda Dobbs plus another unidentified signer. Size is 6 x 4.5 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a signature cut by Odnoposoff (6 x 4.5 inches, in very good condition).

Austrian violinist (b.1950), concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, professor, and chamber music musician. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown posing with his violin. Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish violinist (b.1976) who regularly performs with electronics, giving concerts consisting of mostly improvised material. Nice color photograph signed by him, shown young in performance. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American violist and conductor (1909-2006) and music director of the Seattle Symphony for 22 years (1954-1976), known for his numerous transcriptions and arrangements for viola. Page with his printed image and short biography signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 6.25 x 9.4 inches, missing lower-left corner, in very good condition.

German violinist active in the turn of the 20th century based in Vienna who occasionally performed in international chamber and orchestral concert lineups around 1903. Black-and-white vintage photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment in Vienna, 1900. Size is 5.4 x 3.6 inches, in very good condition.

American violinist (1905-1994) widely considered the most recorded artist of the 20th century who achieved mainstream fame providing the definitive chocolatey violin sound of Hollywood's Gold Age. Black-and-white half-tone photograph signed by him, mounted on soft cardboard. Size is 2.9 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Legendary Russian virtuoso violinist (1924-1982) regarded as one of the greatest violin masters of the 20th century and celebrated for his blazing fast technique, pristine intonation, and powerful, intense tone. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph by Columbia signed by Kogan in October 1966, shown young in performing pose. Size is 3.6 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Legendary Russian virtuoso violinist (1924-1982) regarded as one of the  greatest violin masters of the 20th century and celebrated for his blazing fast technique, pristine intonation, and powerful, intense tone. Fine color close-up photograph signed by him in January 1973, shown during a public performance. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.