String Autographs & Memorabilia ($50 - $100)

Russian violinist and conductor (b.1944), best known for his work with the Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra. Signed promo photo, dated in 1995. Size is 5.6 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

British violinist (1919-1983), who was also composer and conductor. Autograph music quote signed, with 3 bars from Romance in E, with a short sentiment dated in 1949. Size is 5.25 x 7 inches, some stains, otherwise in very good condition.

American string quartet and later piano quartet founded in 1949.  Wonderful black and white photograph signed and dated in Michigan, 1961, by all four members: Gilbert Ross (violin I), Gustave Rosseels (violin II), Jerome Jelinek (cello), and Robert Courte (viola).  Photograph is ink-stamped on verso by University of Michigan News Service.  Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, minor creases, otherwise in excellent condition.

Legendary American violinist (1920-2001), received extensive recognition for his work, including winning the Presidential Medal of Freedom and six Grammy Awards,  and being named to the French Legion of Honour.  Signed photograph, shown possibly backstage, inscribed and dated in 1979. Size is 5 x 8 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Set of 5 beautiful photographs of Americano Quartet, Cuarteto Rosario, Cuarteto Gomez Carillo (a vocal ensemble), Locatelli Trio, and Amiccarelli Martucci Napolitano Trio, signed by all members. All photographs from the 1930s and 1940s. Various sizes ranging between 6.4 x 4.6 inches and 8.9 x 6.4 inches, in very good condition.  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Japanese violinist (b.1966), recording artist and winner of the international Violin Competition of Indianapolis in 1986. Signed promo photo, dated in 1992 and card, attached with a small half-tone photo of her, inscribed and dated also, in 1992. Photo is 8 x 10 inches and card is 5.9 x 4.25 inches, both in excellent condition.

French violinist (1846-1925), composer, and educator. Autograph letter signed by him, written in French (sold untranslated).  Size is 4.3 x 6.75 inches each page, 2 pages, folds, small amount of spotted rust, in very good condition.

Israeli string quartet founded in 1997. Clip from an advertisement (in English and Hebrew) with pictures of his members, signed by all 4 . Size is 10.2 x 11.2 inches, some creases, light rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Hungarian violinist (1892-1988). Signature cut of the violinist matted together with a half-tone photograph of him on a white cardboard. Total size is 4 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian violinist (1892-1988). Album page signed by the violinist attached with a half-tone photograph of him from a newspaper or magazine.  Total size is 5.7 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (b.1966) and Norwegian pianist (b.1970).  Informal larger size color photo signed by the two artists, sharing a hug after a performance.  Size is 8 x 11.6 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (b.1966), world known for his concert and recordings. Gorgeous signed photo, shown in performance. Size is 7.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist, world-known for his concerts and many recordings. Signed photo, shown with his instrument, 5 x 7 inches

American musical ensemble, founded by Michael and Kay Jafee. Fantastic group photo signed by the two founders and the rest of the members. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian violinist, composer, and conductor (1787-1869), who mostly performed in France, signed receipt payment dated in 1834. Written on one side of a 4.5 x 7.5 album page, written in French sold untranslated. Bold and clear handwriting and signature. Small creases on edges of the page outside of the area of the text, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare vintage item!

Argentina violinist (1889-1962), composer, and conductor. Fine black-and-white photo postcard shown young, signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, dated in Entre Rios (ARG), 1922; photo is blind-stamped on front by photographer Claver & Barnils.  Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches in very good condition.

French cellist (1872-1937), and conductor. Page printed with his letterhead signed by him with a short sentiment and dated April 21, 1909. Size is 5.4 x 6.2 inches, restoration on the verso, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter signed “E. Garès”  by a fellow musician: “…je suis obligé de passer mon après-midi de dimanche à travailler sérieusement mon concert de Monte Carlo, car je sui bien en retard et je commence déjà à me faire du mauvais sang….”. 1 p. In-8.

French-born child prodigy violinist (1840-1902), who became an American musician, considered one of the finest violinists of the latter half of the 19th century. 1.75 x 4.25 inch signature cut on a 6.5 x 8.25 album page, envelope is also included. Verso side contains a message to Urso from the legendary German composer and conductor Max Bruch giving the tempo markings for various movements in one of his Violin Concertos that she was scheduled to perform. Rare vintage item in excellent condition!

Famous Hungarian violinist and composer (1893-1935) who toured extensively when young, then focused more on conducting until his death at age 42. Signed photograph, shown young, inscribed and dated by him in 1911 in Rio de Janiero. Size is 6.5 x 8.75 inches, on solid cardboard, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition

Russian-born Israeli violinist (b.1974). Fine color studio photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian violinist (1880-?). Fine vintage cabinet photograph of the violinist by photographer A. Sotteri (Genova) signed and inscribed by Venturini with a short sentiment dated 1899, shown at a very young age. Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches approx., rust stains, in overall very good condition.

French violinist (1841-1906) and composer. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated April 21, 1867, to a gentleman, concerning a possible collaboration after his publication for the recent Exposition Universelle: “…En feuillettant votre publication illustrée « l’exposition universelle », l’idée me vient de vous écrire et de vous faire mes offres de services, dans le cas où vous auriez besoin de comptes-rendus touchant la musique à l’exposition. C’est surtout au moment de grands Festivals et des concerts historiques qu’il appartiendra à votre intéressante publication de ne pas délaisser un art vraiment universel…”. Size is 5.4 x 8.4 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), creases, folds, embossed letterhead, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two autograph letters signed by Charles Triveillot, secretary to the magazine “La Causerie Dramatique Musicale” and by journalist at “La Gazette Musicale” Mathieu de Monthey. 

French violinist (1841-1906), composer, and stage director. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date, to a music copyst: “…Vous pouvez garder jusqu’à demain 6 hrs le 1er violon, la basse et l’alto mais veiullez me renvoyer le 2° violon ce soir…”.  Size is 5.3 x 8.5 inches, 1 page, creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

English cellist (1870-1953), and German musicologist (1861-1931. Album page signed by the cellist and the musicologist above mentioned, as well as the French mezzo-soprano Blanche Marchesi plus two unidentified signers.  Size is 5.6 x 7.7 inches, 1 page, minor folds, glue residues on the back, otherwise in very good condition.

Chinese cellist (b.1968).  Larger size color photograph signed by the artist, shown during a rehearsal.  Size is 8.25 x 11.7 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (1842-1923), a pupil of Johann Friedrich Kittl and Moritz Mildner. His beautiful autograph signature on a piece of paper, dated in Berlin, March 11, 1891, mounted on black cardboard. Total size is 6.2 x 4 inches, some rust stains, in very good condition.

Czech violinist and music pedagogue (1853-1926). Lot of 2 autograph letters signed by him, one written in Berlin, the other in Carlsbad, both from 1899 and regarding his students. Both sold with an English translation on a separate page. Sizes are 5 x 8 inches and 5 x inches, both are on one page, in very good condition.

Russian violinist (1890-1985), one of the world´s most prominent concert violinists, and a long-time director of the Curtis Institute of Music. His business card with a short sentiment written by him. Size is 2.9 x 2 inches, overall soft age-toning, in overall excellent condition.

Russian violinist, composer, teacher and conductor (1890-1985), one of the most prominent in the 20th century. Fine card signed by him with a short sentiment, dated 1925. Size is 5 x 3.25 inches, in very good condition.

German violinist (b.1965), started playing the violin when he was five years old, giving his first concert with orchestra at the age of 10. Since he finished his studies in 1983, has been performing with a considerable number of major orchestras and conductors in the world. Nice signed promo photo, shown young, inscribed, size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German violinist (b.1965), who started playing the violin when he was five years old giving his first concert with orchestra at the age of 10, and since 1983 has been performing with major orchestras and conductors around the world.  Fantastic color photograph signed by him, shown young posing with his violin.  Size is 7.5 x 8.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Nikolaj Znaider (born in 1975 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is a Danish classical violinist. His most recent recordings include the Brahms and Korngold violin concertos, recorded live in Vienna, Musikvereinssaal with the Vienna Philharmonic led by Valery Gergiev, and released in the USA in February 2009. Photo Size 12 x 8.25 inches.

Star Israeli-born violinist, violist, and conductor (b.1948), who made his New York debut in 1963 and in 1967 shared the Leventritt Prize with Korean violinist Myung-Wha Chung. Great color promo photograph signed by him. Size 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Israeli-born violinist, violist and conductor (b.1948). He  made his New York debut in 1963 and 1967 shared the Leventritt Prize with the Korean violinist Kyung-wha Chung. Signed promo photo. Size 8 x 10 inches.