RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Highly important German composer and pianist (1810–1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and ar

Highly desirable AMQS on an off-white 10 x 6.75 sheet of musical manuscript paper, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Spontini, 6 Mai 1845, Paris.” S

Partly-printed DS, signed “Johann Strauss,” one page, 11.5 x 4.5, September 9, 1875. A payment of 450 marks to August Cranz, who was the original publ

ALS in French, signed “Stravinsky,” one page both sides, 4 x 2.75, January 2, 1920. Letter to Pierre Montreux and his wife in Paris, two of his friend

Magnificent 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of the composer in profile, signed vertically on the right side in bold black ink, “Richard Wagner.”

Hand-corrected proof in German, three adjoining pages, 5.75 x 13, November 9, 1872, with an ANS signed “RW” affixed at the conclusion. The galley proo

German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist, and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school (1786–1826). Autograph music

Austrian composer, conductor, and teacher (1871-1942). TLS in German, one page, 8.75 x 11, Society for Private Musical Performances letterhead, Januar

German-born composer and conductor (1804–1885). ALS in German, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, April 29, 1844. Untranslated letter as conductor of the

Partial handwritten letter in French, lacking the final leaf with the signature, one page, 5.25 x 7.5, no date [but circa 1858]. Letter to “Mr. Mory,”