Pianist Autographs & Memorabilia ($100 - $250)

French pianist (1843-1896), organist, and composer. Fine vintage cabinet photo of the pianist with a mounted piece of paper signed and inscribed by him a short sentiment dated in Paris, 1892. Size is 4.1 x 6.3 inches, some wear, creases, in good condition.

Russian-born American pianist (1878-1936) noted for the elegance and subtlety of his performances.  Nice card signed by him adding a short 3-bar music quote from Schumann's Piano Concerto signed and dated by him in 1901. Size is 3.6 x 2.7 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Russian-born American pianist (1878-1936) noted for the elegance and subtlety of his performances. Typed letter in English signed by him about business matters and dated October 26, 1933. Size is 8.4 x 10.8 inches, Detroit Symphony Orchestra letterhead, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Swiss-born American pianist (1877-1972), and also conductor, composer, and music educator.  Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1925. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French-born German pianist (1895-1956), renowned for his subtle touch, pedaling, and dynamic control -particularly in the music of Debussy and Ravel. Autograph note in French signed by him, dated 1953, plus a specimen of dried mountain flowers applied with tape on an album sheet, with a note in the hand of Lyda Fournier “Promenade en Engadin 1951”. The French-born pianist was the son of a German doctor and lepidopterist, and himself had a collection of butterflies and moths. In this letter, which sounds as a dedication, Gieseking inscribes some tender words for the Fournier’s family : “...Je regrette d’être incapable de mentir (dans ce cas particulier, au moins) puisque c’est vraiment un très grand plaisir de rencontrer les chers amis Fournier – …”. From the “Album amicorum of Lyda Fournier, wife of the cellist Pierre (1906-1986). Size is 4.4 x 6.7 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

French-born German pianist (1895-1956), renowned for his subtle touch, pedaling, and dynamic control -particularly in the music of Debussy and Ravel. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment; photo by Venturini (Rome). Size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, light folds over the four corners due to previous framing, otherwise in excellent condition.

French-born German pianist (1895-1956), renowned for his subtle touch, pedaling, and dynamic control -particularly in the music of Debussy and Ravel. Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a shot sentiment. Size 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French-born German pianist (1895-1956), renowned for his subtle touch, pedaling, and dynamic control -particularly in the music of Debussy and Ravel. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in Genova April 27, 1954.  Size is 4.75 x 7 inches, glue traces on verso, in overall very good condition.

Italian composer and pianist (1895-1938), who migrated to the US and was a member of the famous Elshuco Trio. Giorni was also an accomplished piano concertist and educator. His career ended short when he committed suicide at age 43. Large size photo mounted on mat (11.5 x 15.75 inches total size), shown young, by the photographer W.C. Noetzel (who also signed, in pencil), inscribed and dated in 1915. Giorni adds 3 bars from his Fantasia op. 21.  ALSO INCLUDED is a short autograph music quote by this artist, with 3 bars from an Andante for String Quartet, plus a program for a memorial concert held after his death, in 1938. Music quote is 6.25 x 7 inches, program is 4 pages, 5.5 x 8 inches, all in excellent condition.

French-born English pianist (1836-1922), one of the first pianists to play recitals from memory. Card with her signature (probably the last part of a letter attached to a larger piece of paper). Card is 5.25 x 1.2 inches in size, in good condition. RARE.

Lithuanian-born American pianist (1870-1938), composer, and teacher. Nice card signed by him with a short greeting sent on Christmas day 1912. Size is 5.1 x 3.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

German pianist, composer, and conductor (1829-1907), known for his piano concertos and other piano pieces; and married star soprano Jenny Lind. Autograph music quote signed, inscribed with a short sentiment, dated in Rome in 1892. Size is 5 x 7.75 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian pianist and composer (1852-1924), the first pianist of importance to make a recording. 8-bar autograph music quote from a "Tempo di Valse" signed by him and dated in Vienna, Nov. 28, 1903. Size is 7.5 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.  

Austrian pianist and composer (1852-1924). 1-bar autograph music quote from an Andante con moto from his Romanze Op.45 signed by him, dated in Vienna, May 30, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed sketch depicting the pianist in performance with his facsimile signature. Size is 3.8 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian pianist and composer (1852-1924), the first pianist of importance to make a recording. Autograph music quote signed by him, from Mazurka Nr 3, dated 1887, framed in a mat with a photo of him. Total mat size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, signed music quote is 6.75 x 3.5 inches, photo is 3.25 x 5.25 inches (photo is not signed -the signature is part of the photo print), in excellent condition

Austrian pianist (1930-2000) and composer, who worked in both the classical and jazz fields. Black-and-white photograph by Fayer signed by the pianist, shown young. Size is 4.75 x 7 inches, minor creases, in overall very good condition.

Austrian pianist (1930-2000) and composer, who worked in both the classical and jazz fields. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, ink-markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German-born British pianist (1819-1895), conductor, and founder of The Hallé Orchestra in 1858. Very fine autograph letter in English signed by him, dated August 26, 1882, where he addresses the Danish composer Johann Peter Hartmann (1805-1900), concerning upcoming musical engagements. Open size is 8.9 x 7.3 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, letterhead, in overall excelent condition.

Anglo-German pianist (1819-1895), conductor, and founder of The Hallé Orchestra in 1858. Autograph note signed in 1879, in English, about an appointment, one page. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian pianist, organist, Franciscan monk and chorus master of his church (1863-1914), signed postcard photograph, dated in Vienna in 1902. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, rare vintage photograph in excellent condition.

Hungarian pianist and composer (1813-1888) and teacher; a close acquaintance of many famous romantic composers of his time, such as Berlioz, Chopin and Liszt.  Autograph note signed by him, in one folded sheet, handwritten on both sides, showing blind letterhead with his initial on the first page. See scans. Heller writes to a friend (prob. composer Felix LeCouppey) mentioning he is about to leave for a visit to England, that he has been so busy finishing new compositions that he did not have a single free moment. He asks to give his regards to Mrs. LeCouppey and signs as St. Heller at the end. Size is 8 x 5.25 inches (unfolded size), or 4 x 5.25 inches (folded). Minor rust spots, otherwise very good condition, rare! Also included is a half-tone print with the pianist/composer image, probably from a book or magazine.

British pianist (1890-1965), who became a prime favorite in the United States, not only as a soloist but also as a fine ensemble player.  Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, small loss of paper on all four corners, minor silvering, otherwise in excellent condition.  

French pianist (1852-1933) and composer. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, to a gentleman: “…je reçois avis d’une réunion qui doit avoir lieu après demain mercredi, Salle Pleyel, pour discuter certaines réformes à apporter dans le répartition de mes droits d’auteurs chez Souchon…”.  Size is 4.5 x 6.3 inches, two written pages, central fold, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter signed by the composer Lucien Hillemacher, younger brother of Paul, concerning private issues. 3 pp. In-8.

Polish-American composer and pianist (1876-1957). Fine card signed by him in 1938 mounted over a larger piece of black paper. Total size is 8 x 3.7 inches, card's size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Australian pianist (1871-1951) and teacher, toured as a child prodigy, later perfected in Germany and settled in the US after 1914. Hutcheson provided important help to Gershwin when composing his Piano concerto in F, and wrote piano concertos and solo pieces himself. Gorgeous signed photograph, inscribed and dated by him in 1933, 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition

Spanish pianist and teacher (1868-1943).  Beautiful photograph signed by him, inscribed to his pupil -later piano teacher herself, Helen Calbreath, dated in Berlin, 1909.  Size is 6.7 x 9 inches, in very good condition.

Hungarian pianist (1852-1915), teacher, and composer. Autograph note in German (sold untranslated) signed by the pianist, dated in New York, June 25th, 1898.  Size is 4.9 x 6.4 inches, 1 page, central fold, in very good condition.

Star German pianist (1895-1991), who was considered one of the chief exponents of the Germanic tradition during the 20th century and one of the greatest pianists of all time. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1985, here shown in a public performance. Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.  

Star German pianist (1895-1991); considered one of the chief exponents of the Germanic tradition during the 20th century and one of the greatest pianists of all time. Typed letter in German signed by him, dated 1959, to the young pianist Pierre Fournier (1937-, known under his stage as Jean Fonda), son of the cellist Pierre. Size is 5.8 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, letterhead, envelope included, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (b.1971) and composer, who came to international fame as a child prodigy and is especially known for his interpretations of the works of the Romantic era. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 11.7 x 8.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-born pianist (1903-1986). Gorgeous black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by Fayer (Vienna). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

British pianist (1819-1901), court pianist to the queen of Hanover, and muse of Robert Schumann. Rare autograph letter in German signed by her, no year indicated, addressing a gentleman asking to get him a good messenger to send around with a "subscription list" for a concert she will give a few days later.  Size is 7.7 x 8.5 inches, 1 written page, no translation included, missing piece of paper at the top, creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

Famous Scottish pianist and composer (1868-1948), one of Franz Liszt´s best pupils. Signature mounted on a mat with a photo, dated by him in 1937, 4.25 x 2.25 (viewable window size), photo is 3.5 x 5.25 inches (viewable window size), ready to frame.

French music teacher (1811-1887), pianist, and composer, among others, of a series of elementary études for piano students. Collection of four autograph letters in French signed by him between 1843 and 1854. Here is a short extract as a sample: To Monsieur Fétis: "... I come sir, to ask you for a fresh proof of this same benevolence. You will receive at the same time as this letter a copy of my Studies, which I beg you to accept..." Different lengths (for a total of 6 written pages), contents, and sizes, All of them in very good condition or better (see scans provided). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

British pianist (1886-1970), composer, conductor, and educator. Fantastic sepia color photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, dated in 1915, shown young.  Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

British pianist (1886-1970), composer, conductor, and educator. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown working on a score.  Size is 7.4 x 9.5 inches, minor damage over the lower-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian-Polish pianist (1830-1915), professor, and composer. Autograph letter in German (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Vienna, March 5, 1896. Size is 4.25 x 7 inches, three written pages in one folio, in excellent condition.

Russian-born American pianist (1912-1968). Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed to famous musicologist Otto De Greiff with a short sentiment. Size is 9.9 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born American pianist (1898-1941) and composer, who also recorded extensively in the 1920s. Card attached with a half-tone photograph signed by him below, dated 1936. Size is 3.4 x 5.2 inches, rust stains over the borders, in overall good condition.

German-American pianist and composer (1851-1914), after a successful career as a concert pianist in Europe, Liebling settled in the US and focused in piano education, was mostly associated with the musical life in Chicago. Set of 2 signed autograph letters, dated in 1902 and 1907, in English, with the letterhead of the Kimball Hall in Chicago. Letter dated in 1907 is handwritten on 1 sheet, both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, while the letter from 1902 is 8.25 x 11 inches, is handwritten in only 1 page, has some cracks but is in overall very good condition. Both are sold untranscribed. Also included are 2 small programs from 1906 and 1909, for a piano concert by Liebling´s pupils and a lecture piano recital by him, respectively. Sizes are 5 x 6.25 inches, 4 pages for the 1906 program, and 4 x 7.5 inches, 1 page for the 1909 program. Both have folds, in fair condition.

American pianist (1918-1985) and his wife the American violinist (1918-1983).  Double signed photograph shown in rehearsal, inscribed with a long sentiment.   Photo is ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist and composer (1893-1968), also known as Federico Longas Torres, signed photograph, shown young, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Buenos Aires in 1930. Hand signed on front and stamped on verso by photographer L. Sudak, Buenos Aires. Size is 6.5 x 8.75 inches, there is a bend in the middle and small rust on verso, otherwise in very good condition.   

French pianist (1819-1883), and teacher. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by her. Size is 5.2 x 8 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

English concert pianist (1916-2005). Amazing black and white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her, no date. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English pianist (1916-2005). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown at her piano. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Georgian-Russian Pianist (1912-1992), well-known for his interpretations of Chopin´s music. Nice black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1974, shown sitting at a park bench. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, slight creases, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

Georgian-Russian pianist (1912-1992), famous for recording Chopin works. Great black and white photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.