String Autographs & Memorabilia ($100 - $250)

French cellist and composer (1826-1886), known for both his solo work and as a member of the Société Armingaud et Jacquard string quartet.  Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, dated in 1883, written in French and sold untranslated. Possibly addressed to the French pianist and composer Francis Thome. Size is 4.25 x 7 inches, some wear but in generally good condition. 

German violinist (1884-?), wife of the composer Philipp Jarnach (1892-1982). An interesting autograph letter in German (untranslated) signed by her, dated in Cologne, February 20, 1930, to a gentleman, on musical matters, stating “I have our national telephone conversation to my husband d. Erdmann. E. asks you to write again to Bernstein, who in the meantime has already complained that he was passed over after this engagement. Philipp, however, went to Berlin where he is playing tonight. He still has me to tell you that, after reconsidering, he would like to come back to your friendly offer to conduct his "Vorspiel" himself….”. Size is 8.8 x 11.22, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, overall rust stains, in very good condition.

Polish-born American violinist (1898-1979), concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic and other famous orchestras. Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in his library.  Size is 6 x 4.7 inches, big crease over the bottom (not affecting the signature) and over the upper-left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian-born violinist and composer (1875-1962), one of the top performers of his time. Album page signed by him and dated 1938. Size is 6.7 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist and conductor (1834-1899). Set of 2 autograph notes signed, both with his letterhead and written in French (sold untranslated). One is dated in 1896, sized 5.25 x 8.1 inches and the other is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, both in excellent condition.

Hungarian violinist (1871-1946), composer, and librettist. Autograph note signed on a postcard with his photo, dated in Berlin, 1901, written in German, sold untranslated. Note includes a very fine eight-bar music quote for violin and piano. Size is 5.5 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist (1821-1873). Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated 1857, to a certain Mr. Desolliers: “.. The handwriting of M. [Eugène] Vivier (the horn) is quite unknown to me. I'm sorry because I could have saved you from your embarrassment...". Size is 5.1 x 8 inches, 1 pages, rust stains over the left border, creases and folds, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are the envelope, an unsigned program for a concert featuring Le Cieux on the 7th of April 1863 at Salle Herz in Paris, and a typed biography.

German violinist (1903-1990), later conductor, famous in the 1930s, emigrated to Argentina in 1937 after being banned by the government. Signed promo photograph, shown with his violin, dated 1937, size is 4 x 5.75 inches

French violinist (1769-1819) and composer, co-author of the opera "Le Triomphe de Trajan" (1807). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, February 28th, 1819, addressed to the composer and conductor Henri-Joseph Rigel (1741-1799): “…J’ai aujourdhui chez moi le Poete et le Musicien qui doivent traduire pour la Semaine Sainte une partie de l’oratorio de l’Abbé Italien…”.  Open size is 9.6 x 7.2 inches, two written pages in one folded sheet, folds, creaes, some tape traces, in fair condition.

Hungarian-born violinist virtuoso, composer, and conductor (1898-1960), signed postcard photograph, dated in Vienna in 1932. Stamped on verso by Ottokurt Vogelsang Lichtbildner photographers, Berlin. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist (1841-1909) and conductor.  Set of 2 autograph letters signed by him, written in French (sold untranslated).  The first one is a 3-pages letter, dated 1901, size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.  The second one has no year and its size is 4.1 x 5.2 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American violinist (1919-2010), one of the pupils of Adolph Busch who developed an important career giving concerts and as a teacher. Signed photograph, dated in 1948, inscribed, 8 x 10 inches. Some smudge over her last name in the signature, otherwise in very excellent condition

Spanish violinist (1883-1971) and composer, having excelled in both.  Printed score of Paganini's Caprice XXIV signed by the Spanish violinist on the first page with a short music quote from his symphonic poem "Nova Catalonia".  Full score with all pages and covers, size is 9.4 x 12.25 inches, repaired banding, in very good condition.

Spanish violinist (1883-1971) and composer. Beautiful card with 1 bar of music, signed and inscribed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1909.  Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in very good condition.

Spanish violinist and composer (1883-1971). Signed photo postcard, shown with his violin, 3.25 x 5.25 inches, minor creases, otherwise in excellent condition.

Anglo-Italian violinist and conductor (1905-1980), composer, and light orchestra-style entertainer with cascading strings musical signature, who was a powerhouse recording artist in his time. Beautiful black and white photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Belgian violinist (1847-1924). Autograph letter signed by him and dated in Paris, 1898, written in French (sold untranslated); 2 pages on the same side of one sheet. Full size is 9.1 x 7 inches, piece of transparent paper tape attached in the center, otherwise in very good condition.

British violinist (1893-1976). Fine sepia promo photograph (portrait of her) signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5.8 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist and composer (1802-1869), who was also a music director at Stuttgart. Autograph letter signed, dated in London in 1850, handwritten in German (sold untranslated). Two pages, on one sheet, front and verso, sized 4.25 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Norwegian cellist (b.1961) and Italian conductor (b.1953).  Larger size color photograph signed by both artists, shown after a performance.  Size is 12 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian violinist (1854-1929), toured Europe, America and the world, establishing later in New York where he opened his own school of music.  Set of 2 autograph notes signed by him, each one is one page, in English, providing tickets and arranging a concert. Each one is 4.5 x 6.8 inches, light age toning, in excellent condition.

Russian classical violinist, violist, and conductor (1908-1974), considered one of the most famous string performers of the Soviet Era and one of the preeminent violinists of the 20th century. He was the dedicatee of numerous violin works, including both of Dmitri Shostakovch's violin concerti and the Violin Concerto by Aram Khachaturian.  Signed album page, written in Russian, sold untranslated. Size is 4.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Program for a performance of the famed Russian violinist David Oistrakh with the State Orchestra of the USSR conducted by Konstantin Iwanow, at the 10th International "Musikfest der Wiener Konzerthausgesellschaft" in Vienna in 1961, program signed by both artists on the program page.  Size is 5.5 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.  Also included: 1 signed card signed by the violinist, size is 2 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Czech violinist (1857-1922) and also composer and pedagogue. Autograph letter signed by him, written in German (sold untranslated), 3 pages. Each page is 4.6 x 6.9 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a halftone photo of the violinist with his printed signature, size is 6.6 x 9.1 inches, in very good condition.

Belgian violinist and composer (1863-1949), mostly known for his concertinos (works for violin and piano). Signed cabinet photo, shown young, dated in London, 1913. Photo by Elliott & Fry, London, size is 4.2 x 6.5 inches, minor crease over the top and minor damage over the top and bottom border, otherwise in very good condition.

Spanish composer and violinist (1892-1961), considered "the finest successor of De Sarasate". Nice autograph drawing on an album page signed by him and dated in Philadelphia, 1928, with a drawing of conductor Pierre Monteux with a short text on verso. Size is 6.5 x 3.9 inches, in very good condition.

French violist (1881-1975), conductor, and musicologist. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, as follows: A. 10-III-26. To the music critic Henri Woollett (1864-1936), wishing him all the best for his new opera “Les Amants Byzantins” (1.3.26, Grand-Théâtre, Le Havre). 1 p. In-16. B. 12-XII-28. To a gentleman, concerning upcoming concerts and their programs. 4 pp. In-8. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American-born violinist and composer (1890-1985). Fine black and white photo postcard signed by her, shown very young, dated in London in 1905, at age 15. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American violinist (1918-2012), known for performances and recordings of the works of Paganini. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated 1960, shown in performance. Size is 3.8 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French violinist and composer (1813-1890), autograph letter signed, written on 1 page of a folded 4 page document, written in English, dated in London in 1881. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, small trace marks near but not within the text, otherwise in excellent condition.

American violinist and teacher of Dutch ascendent (1886-1944) and music teacher who toured extensively as a virtuoso violinist in concerts. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1918. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, minor silvering over borders, otherwise in very good condition.

American violinist and teacher of Dutch ascendent (1886-1944) and music teacher who toured extensively as a virtuoso violinist in concerts. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in Chicago, 1931. Size is 6.8 x 10 inches, minor age toning on border and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

English pianist (1879-1937) and Polish violinist (1892-1952).  Double signed album page dated in 1924.  Size is 6.7 x  8.5 inches, in very good condition.

Star Spanish violin virtuoso (1844-1908) and composer, considered one of the greatest of the 19th century, whose music is still today regularly performed by top violinists. Beautiful postcard signed by him, dated in Crefield, Germany, 1905. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, some rust stain, in overall very good condition.

Austrian violinist (1915-2002). Original black-and-white photograph of the violinist by photographer Ellinger (Salzburg) signed by Schneiderhan; ink-stamped on verso as well by the photographer. Size is 5.25 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian cellist (1903-1969), born in Constantinople, who toured worldwide to great success. Signed card attached with a small half-tone photo of him. Size is 4 x 5.8 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Turkish-born cellist (1903-1969). Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed by him. Size is 3.75 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian cellist (1903-1969), born in Constantinople, who toured worldwide to great success. Black-and-white photograph signed by him and dated in New York, 1945, shown in a performing pose. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian violinist (1869-1934), with an international career as a concertist, latter a teacher. Signed photo postcard, inscribed and dated in 1911. Size is 3.5 x 5.75 inches, creases and mounting damage on verso. Rare!

Austrian violinist, composer, arranger and radio pioneer (1883-1948), born Silbiger, emigrated to the USA in 1938 after Austria was annexed to nazi Germany. Group of autograph items including 2 photo postcards signed, each with a short music quote from "Eines schonen Tages...", in Radio Wien, 1926 and 1930, one has a printed signature on the front, autograph on verso, and includes a handwritten envelope (not shown). ALSO INCLUDED is one typed letter signed, dated 1920, with his letterhead, and one photo postcard, also signed on verso, with a short salutation and attached to an album page. A total of 4 autograph items, each postcard is approx. 3.4 x 5.25 inches, letter is 6.1 x 9.25 inches, all in excellent condition.

Famous Italian violinist and composer (1857-1928), mostly known for his chamber music. Simonetti´s career developed mostly in England and Ireland.  Autograph album page with a handwritten music quote signed by him, 2 bars of music annotated "madrigale", from his Madrigale for violin and piano (1901), dated in 1905. Size is 4.25 x 3.4 inches, some rust stains, in very good condition.   Watch this piece here:

American violinist (b.1935), who was a child prodigy. Beautiful photo signed by her with a short sentiment, shown very young with her violin. Photograph is matted by photographer Randell Studios, New York. Total size is 9.4 x 8.5 inches. Actual photo is 6.5 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American violinist (1935-2024). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown young; ink-stamped on verso by Randell Studios (New York). Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent 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.