RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

ALS in French, signed at the top, “H. Berlioz,” one page, 4 x 5.25, no date. Letter to his friend, the Hungarian pianist Stephen Heller, in part: (tra

ALS in French, signed “H. Berlioz,” one page, 5.5 x 4.5, no date but notated in pencil December 13, 1853. Untranslated letter to the violinist Joseph

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 promotional photo depicting Callas as the main character in the opera Anna Bolena, signed in blue ink, “Anna Bolena, Mar

Handsome vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 three-quarter length postcard photo of Caruso by Mertens photography, signed vertically in fountain pen. In

Austrian composer, teacher, and pianist of Czech origin (1791–1857) whose vast musical production amounted to over a thousand works. After meeting Bee

ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.5, no date but postmarked Paris, August 7, 1900. Letter to Blanche Marot, in full (translated)

Autograph musical manuscript in pencil, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.75 x 13.25, signed in the upper right, “Furtwangler,” and dated 1897. Fu

Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. Boldly penned AMQS on an ornately embossed 5

Finnish composer (1892–1959) best known for his large body of work in the Lieder style. Superb autograph musical manuscript, three pages on two adjoin

DS in German, signed “F. Liszt,” one page, 9.5 x 9, 1840. A financial document from the Viennese music seller Tobias Haslinger in which Liszt boldly c

Austrian composer, author, and companion of famous men (1879–1964). Collection of 19 untranslated ALSs in German, most signed “Alma Maria” or “Alma,”

AMQS on an off-white 10.5 x 6.5 sheet, signed and dated below in ink, “J. Massenet,” and dated at Paris, July 23, 1880. Massenet pens four bars of the

Italian composer (1795–1870) best known as a predecessor to Giuseppe Verdi and for operas such as Il Giuramento and Orazi e Curiazi. Autograph musical

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

Eminent and prolific Russian composer (1891–1953) best known for his colorful, rhythmically vigorous works, including symphonies, operas, and much mus

TLS in French, one page, 4 x 7.25, monogrammed personal letterhead, August 27, 1924. Letter to a friend, in full (translated): “All my congratulations

ALS in French, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, August 1, 1865. Letter to a friend, in full (translated): “I send you herewith the small chi

Comprehensive collection of private letters from Puccini to his last love, Rose Ader, comprised of twenty-one handwritten letters, most signed, totali

Leading French composer during the interwar period (1869–1937). Striking matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French

Venetian composer and conductor (1750–1825). As the Austrian imperial Kapellmeister from 1788 to 1824, he was one of the most important and famous mus

Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the twelve-tone system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of

Distinguished pianist (1819–1896) of the Romantic era. Rare AMQS on an off-white 10.5 x 7.75 sheet, signed below in crisp ink, “Clara Schumann, Hambur

Uncommon 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Schumann, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink. Published by Emil Rabending of Frankfurt. Toning to ed

Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. ALS,

Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. Russ

Austro-Hungarian contralto (1803–1877) who sang in the first performances of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Missa Solemnis. Collectio...

Superb 6.75 x 9.75 imperial cabinet photo of Verdi wearing a classic hat in a fine head-and-shoulders pose, signed in black ink, “G. Verdi, Montecatin

Uncommon and extremely desirable 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Wagner in elaborate formal attire circa 1870, signed in the lower border in ink, and addi

ANS in German, signed “R. Wagner,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, no date. Untranslated note sending best wishes to Mr. Forster and Mr. Neumann. In very good co

Distinguished British composer (1902–1983) best known for such works as Façade, a theatrical collaboration with Edith Sitwell, and the oratorio...

German opera composer and conductor (1871–1958). A 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Blech seated at his desk, signed at the top in fountain pen. In fine

Program for a special concert featuring the Czech Quartet held in Prague to honor the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Ludwig von Beethoven,

Beautiful 3.5 x 5.75 cardstock EMI promotional photo of the opera singer, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Maria Callas, 1970.” In fine

Italian composer of modernist tendencies (1883–1947) perhaps best known for his retrospective works, ‘Scarlattiana’ and ‘Paganiniani.’ Vintage 6 x 8 p

Army officer and composer (1835–1918) and a member of the group of Russian composers known as ‘The Five.’ ALS in French, signed “C. Cui,” one page, 5.

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

Three untranslated ALSs by different French composers, including: Edouard Colonne, Charles Lecocq, and Jules Massenet. In overall fine condition.

Untranslated ALS in German, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, January 12, 1929. Also includes an unrelated mailing envelope addressed in Furtwangler’s

Hungarian composer and pianist (1813–1888) best known for his characteristic keyboard works. Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7, January 4,

Versatile and prolific German-born composer and performer (1895–1963) whose best-known works include ‘Mathis der Maler,’ ‘Nobilissima Visione,’ and ‘D

Russian composer (1904–1987) who helped to set up the Union of Soviet Composers in Moscow and remained one of its leading figures. Felt tip signature

Renowned German pianist (1895–1991) especially noted for his interpretations of Beethoven. Vintage glossy 6.25 x 8.75 photo of the composer, signed an

ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 6.5, March 12, 1911. In part (translated): "Excuse it that there has been a bit of a delay in sending off the L...

AMQS on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card, nicely signed in fountain pen and dated at Vienna, August 6, 1938. Lehar pens four bars of music from “The Coun

Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci.’ ALS in French, signed vertically in th

Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). Choice AMQS on an off-white 7.2

Italian composer, musicologist, music teacher, and editor (1882–1973). Untranslated ALS in Italian, signed “G. Francesco Malipiero,” one page, 9 x 11.

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Di

ALS in French, signed “J. Massenet,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 5.25, May 20, 1878. Untranslated letter beginning with a neatly penne

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