RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

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

American pianist and composer (1862–1901). Ink signature, “Greetings, faithfully yours, Ethelbert Nevin, Edgewater—Aug. 10th 1898,” on the reverse of

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

Crisp AMQS on an off-white 6.5 x 8 album page, signed in black ink, “I. J. Paderewski, 19/VII 1905.” Paderewski pens three bars of a work in E-flat ma

Prolific Hungarian-born composer (1887–1951). Signed book: The New Moon. NY: Harms, Inc., 1928. Leatherbound hardcover, 9.25 x 12.5, 277 pages. Signed

ALS in French, signed “C. Saint-Saens,” seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, black-bordered letterhead, April 27, 1901. Lengthy untranslated l

Distinguished Finnish composer (1865–1957) of Romantic-nationalistic tendencies, best known for his seven completed symphonies and the tone poem Finla

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, Grand Central Hotel, Adelaide letterhead, June 29, 1911. Letter to Mr. Presser. In part: “I am enclosing an interview I hav

Fountain pen signature, “Richard Strauss,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a slight rusty paperclip impression (near but not

Uncommon matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 head-and-shoulders portrait of Toscanini, signed at the bottom of the image in white ink and dated April 30, 1928. Aff

Italian composer and teacher (1876–1948) best known for his comic operas. AMQS on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card bearing a small affixed magazine photo,