RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Exceptional autograph musical manuscript, 10.5 x 13.75, seven pages on four musically lined sheets, nicely signed at the conclusion in fountain pen. A

Manuscript DS in French, signed “F. Chopin,” one page, 8 x 5.25, November 19, 1846. Copyright document prepared by a representative of publishers Bran

Extraordinarily important autograph sketchleaf for Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, one page both sides, 11 x 9.5, no date, but circa 1820–21. In ink and p

Superb collection of four ALSs in French by Debussy, two signed “A. Debussy” and two signed “Claude Debussy,” totaling ten pages, dated between 1885 a

Wonderful AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 6 sheet, signed and inscribed on the right side in French (translated): “These two measures become admirable und

German composer (1812-1883) chiefly remembered for his opera Martha, which was popular in the 19th century. ALS in German, signed “Fr. Flotow,” one pa

Uncommon matte-finish 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of the conductor in a head-and-shoulders pose, signed in fountain pen, “Furtwangler.” Silvering to dark

Eminent Danish composer and conductor (1817–1890). ALS in Danish, signed “Niels W. Gade,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, no date. Untranslated invitation to a d

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the inci

Romanian classical pianist (1895–1960), renowned for her interpretational performances and recordings of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and Scarlatti. A

ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.75 x 11.25, Grand Hotel Milano & Helvetia letterhead, August 1936. Letter to his mother, who was unhappy w...

Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders postcard photo of Korngold, signed in the lower border in black ink, adding a brief AMQS from his opera “V

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

Austrian composer, author, and companion of famous men (1879–1964). Four ALSs in German, signed “Alma,” totaling seven pages, 10.5 x 8.25, circa 1930.

Handsome matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Mahler as a young man, signed and inscribed circa 1900 in German in black ink, “Zur freundlichen Er

ALS in German, one page, 3.5 x 4.5, no date but circa May 1832. Untranslated letter to Mme. Moscheles, wife of the pianist Ignaz Moscheles. Mendelssoh

Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso (1794–1870), whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, where he suc

ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, Le Grand Coteau letterhead, no date. Letter to the unnamed Winnaretta Singer, Princess Edmond de Poli

Amazing archive of handwritten drafts and fragments by Giuseppe Adami for the libretto of Puccini’s last opera, Turandot, totaling about 585 pages, ci

Choice AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 card, crisply signed and inscribed in black ink, “A Madame Lucy Haupt, Maurice Ravel.” Ravel pens the opening t

Eminent Russian composer (1844–1908) best known for such brilliantly orchestrated works as Scheherazade and for operatic staples like Sadko, The Tale

Prolific German composer (1873–1916) best known for his densely contrapuntal, Bach-inspired keyboard works. Large AMQS on an off-white 8.75 x 5.5 ligh

Composer of classical music and a virtuoso pianist (1901–1999) who achieved great success despite being nearly blind from an early age. Two TLSs in Sp

ALS in French, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 6 x 9, June 6, 1859. Letter to Monsieur Worms. In part (translated): "I was well satisfied with t...

Academy Award–winning Hungarian-born composer (1907–1995) best known for his scores to such classic films as Spellbound, Double Indemnity, and Ben Hur

Composer and one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era (1819–1896). She and her husband, composer Robert Schumann, were early champio

Ink signature, “Smetana,” on an off-white 1.75 x 1 clipped slip affixed to a 6.5 x 10.25 trimmed mount bearing a 6.5 x 8 portrait of the Czech compose

Strauss’s personal calling card imprinted with his name, 3.75 x 2.25, with an unsigned handwritten note in German penned on the front and back. In par

Postcard featuring an illustrated depiction of Strauss, 3.5 x 5.5, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Johann Strauss.” In fine condition, with a

Concert pianist (1887–1961) and older brother of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who, after losing his right arm in World War I, devised novel techniq

German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist (1681–1767) who was favorably compared and arguably more popular than his close friend Johann Sebast

Supremely desirable AMQS on an off-white 11.25 x 8.5 sheet, signed at the conclusion in ink, “G. Verdi,” and dated at Naples, December 12, 1849. Verdi

ALS in Italian, two pages, 4.75 x 8, March 3. Letter to Signor Montalti. In part (translated): “Please accept my overwhelming thanks for the elegant d

Vintage glossy 4.75 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To my dear friend Jacob, with much love, Maria Callas, 1964.” Double-matted an

Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of the opera singer, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bob Hagedorn, Sincerely, Maria Callas, 1971.” Matted to

French Romantic composer and pianist (1841–1894). ALS in French, signed “Chabrier,” one page, 5 x 8, August 22, 1881. Chabrier recommends the violin p

Italian conductor and composer (1892-1967) widely recognized as one of the most distinguished operatic conductors of the twentieth century. Matte-fini

Russian violinist (1891–1967), who began his virtuosic career as a child and played Carnegie Hall at age 17. His recording career spanned six decades,

Important Spanish composer (1876–1946) who takes a place among the most distinguished figures in twentieth-century music. TLS in French, one page, 8 x

Composer and pianist (1822–1890) who won some official recognition as the nominated successor of Benoist as organ professor at the Conservatoire. ALS

German composer known for his lieder (1815–1892). AMQS on an off-white 12.5 x 4 sheet, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Halle, 14th Jul. ’73, R

Italian composer known for his operas (1867–1948). AMQS on an off-white 5 x 6.5 album page, Giordano pens two bars from his opera Mese Mariano, signin

German Romantic composer (1854–1921) best known for the opera Hansel und Gretel. AMQS on an off-white 10 x 4.25 musically lined sheet, signed at the c

Austrian conductor (1896–1946) who became principal conductor of the Munich Philharmonic in 1938. Due to his support of the Nazi party he was dismisse

DS in German, one page, 8.25 x 5.75, August 28, 1955. Certificate confirming Antonio Tusa's attendance at Karajan's master course in conduct...

German pianist (1846–1928) and Student of Sigmund Lebert and Franz Liszt who made her first appearance in England in 1866, playing regularly at the Ph

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10, blindstamped personal letterhead, June 1, 1855. Double-matted and fram

Important Italian composer (1924–1990), best known for his works in an advanced ‘serial’ idiom and for his creative use of electronic resources. Color

Russian cellist and conductor (1927–2007). Color glossy 8 x 10.75 photo of Rostropovich, signed in black ballpoint, “M. Rostropovich, 15/IV. 2005.” In

Uncommon 4 x 6 cabinet photo of Rubinstein, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Ant. Rubinstein.” Published by Fritz Luckhardt of Vienna.