String Autographs & Memorabilia

German violinist (1845-1908) and teacher, a child prodigy, Wilhelmj toured extensively with success, created arrangements for the violin and later in his life was a teacher in London. Original signed cabinet photo by Elliott & Fry, London; attached on front with a signature cut by him, inscribed and dated in London, 1900. Cabinet photo is 4.25 x 6.5 inches in size, some damage on corners and inscription seems to have been erased. ALSO INCLUDED is a 3-pages autograph letter signed, written in German (sold untranslated), dated in London, 1875. Size is 5 x 8 inches each page, mounting traces on verso, folds, otherwise in excellent condition. NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

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.

Dutch violinist (1861-1931), virtuoso, and also a composer. Autograph letter written in English about his career signed by him, no date (letterhead indicates address in Paris).  3 written pages in one sheet, each page's size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches sold with transcription, central fold, in very good condition.

Belgian virtuoso violinist (1858-1931), composer, and conductor; regarded as "the king of the violin". Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date, to a certain Charlier, with some comments on music. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, minor stains, jagged edges, in very good condition.

Belgian virtuoso violinist (1858-1931), composer, and conductor; regarded as "The King of the Violin". Autograph music quote with 3 bars from the Rondó of Lalo's Symphonie Esgagnole signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, dated in New York 1913, to Rene Rice. Size is 7.6 x 6.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian violinist (1879-1953), latter became a British citizen in 1915, he was an important student of Sevcik in Prague and with Ysaye in Brussels. Signed photo postcard. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent 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 (1890-1985), one of the world´s most prominent concert violinists and a long-time director of the Curtis Institute of Music. Signature matted together with a photo of him, size is 3.25 x 2 inches (signature, dated by him in 1934), 2.75 x 4.25 (photo), total mat size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, ready to frame

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.

American cellist (1862-1950) and founder of the Zoellner Quartet in 1904, considered the most celebrated chamber music ensemble of the first quarter of the XX century. 2-bar autograph music quote from a piece by Beethoven on an album page attached with a clip from a magazine featuring the four members of the quartet, signed by him. Size is 5.9 x 4.4 inches, storage holes, in very good condition.

Argentine violinist (1912-1991), who had an important career in his native country and also toured in the USA. Fine black-and-white photograph shown young in performance, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in Spanish, dated in Santa Fe (ARG), 1945. Photo is ink-stamped on verso by concert agent "Conciertos Daniel". Size is 3.6 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.

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.