RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Composer, conductor, and pianist (1903–1969) who wrote numerous symphonic and chamber works, as well as twelve operas. Two items: a handwritten musica

Austrian composer and conductor (1863–1942). Fantastic AMQS on an off-white 10.25 x 7.25 album page. Weingartner pens four detailed bars of an unident

Prolific German composer and choral conductor (1819–1885) credited with over 3,000 works. Untranslated ALS in German, one page, 5.5 x 9, February 4, 1

Swiss conductor (1883–1969) noted for his recordings with Decca. Handsome vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 portrait of Ansermet by the now-famous Philippe H

Much-lauded Swedish tenor (1911–1960) who was one of the most popular opera stars of his era. Fountain pen signature, “Jussi Bjorling,” on an off-whit

Striking 3 x 5 postcard photo of Caruso in a handsome pinstriped suit, prominently signed in black ink, “Enrico Caruso, New York, 1915.” In very good

Renowned Russian opera singer (1873–1938) regarded as the foremost bass of his era. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Chaliapin in costume, signed

Satin-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Cherkassky at his piano, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, and adding three bars of music above his signatu

Prodigiously gifted and widely lauded Swiss pianist (1886–1960) best known for his interpretations of the core German repertoire. AMQS on an off-white

Composer and bandmaster (1829–1892) who served in the Union Army, during which time he famously wrote ‘When Johnny Comes Marching Home.’ AMQS on an of

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Heifetz holding his violin, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Jimmy’ and ‘Amy’ Sturm—with affectionate regards

German composer and pianist (1814–1889) who, despite immense talent in both performance and competition, ceased composing in 1830 and retired from con

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

Renowned German pianist (1895–1991) especially noted for his interpretations of Beethoven. Nice 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Kempff at an organ keyboard

Austrian composer (1857–1941) best known for his operas and other vocal works. Matte-finish 3.25 x 5 postcard photo of Kienzl by Fayer Wien, signed an

Austro-Hungarian composer (1897–1957) who, after producing much well-received ‘serious’ music, enjoyed great success as a film composer and was nomina

Composer and violin virtuoso (1875–1962). Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 three-quarter length photo of Kreisler with his violin, signed and inscribed in blac

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). Boldly penned AMQS on an off-white 7.25 x 10.25 album page, signed below and dated January

Signed book: Amahl and the Night Visitors. Later printing. NY: G. Schirmer, 1952. Softcover, 9 x 12, 65 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page

Program for a performance at the Teatro de Colon on July 28, 1950, twenty pages, 6.5 x 9.5, signed vertically on the front cover in fountain pen by Ye

French composer (1853–1929) best known for such light operas as La Basoche and Véronique. ALS in French, signed “A. Messager,” one page both si...

Distinguished and prolific French composer (1892–1974) best known for his pioneering incorporation of jazz elements and polytonality in such repertoir

French conductor (1875–1964) who conducted the world premiere of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring in 1913 and went on to direct orchestras around...

Polish pianist, composer, and politician (1860–1941) whose abounding talent and personal magnetism made him one of the most popular virtuosi of all ti

Self-proclaimed ‘anti-modernist’ German composer (1869–1949), best known for his opera Palestrina, based on the life of the famed sixteenth-century co

ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to a woman. Tape-repaired central vertical and horizontal folds (a verti

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Rubinstein in a contemplative pose, signed in the lower portion in black ink, “Arthur Rubinstein, Miami, 1941.” I

Italian pianist and composer (1841–1914) known for his orchestral, chamber music, and piano works. AMQS on an off-white 7.25 x 10.25 album page, signe

Ukrainian pianist, composer, and conductor (1863–1945) who instructed Alexander Goldenweiser, Leonid Maximov, and his first cousin Sergei Rachmaninoff

ALS in German, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, July 12, 1897. Untranslated. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge.

Austrian tenor (1891–1948). Glossy 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Tauber in near-profile, signed and inscribed in German in blue ink. In fine condition,

Matte-finish 6.75 x 9.25 portrait of the famed conductor displaying his stern intensity, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Arturo To

Handsome sketch of Toscanini accomplished by a skilled artist in graphite an off-white 6 x 7.75 sheet, signed in the lower border in red ink by Toscan

Daughter-in-law of Richard Wagner who was a friend of Hitler and ran the Bayreuth Festival after her husband's death in 1930 until the end of Wo...

Color limited edition 22 x 28 lithograph entitled ‘Back in Black,’ numbered 37/50, signed in black felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm You

Who Made Who album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Simon Wright. In fine

Program for the 1964 American tour of Louis Armstrong and his All Stars, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed on a full-page image inside the front cover in b

Fabulous pairing of an original pencil sketch of Armstrong drawn by an admirer on an off-white 4.75 x 8 sheet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “

Columbia ten-inch record of Baker’s ‘Tets Mots D’Amour,’ signed on the label in white ink, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker, 1934.” Mounted, matted, and f

Glossy 8 x 10 Caribou Records publicity photo of The Beach Boys, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Howard! Brian Wilson,” “Mike Love,” “Al J

Three original five-inch tall Remco dolls with rooted hair, each holding an instrument bearing his embossed facsimile signature. Included are a John L

Sought-after vintage circa 1965 pencil signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 4 x 2.75 lig

Desirable full set of blue ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Love, Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on individual 5 x 3 albu

Rare vintage glossy 10 x 8 Capitol Records publicity photo of the Beatles walking down the street, signed in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCar

Magical Mystery Tour stereo double EP album with 28–page booklet, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “George Harrison.” In fine condition, w

Program for the Ragas and Talas series of Indian music concerts at Queen Elizabeth Hall, December 11–18, 1967, nineteen pages, 5.5 x 8.75, signed vert

Bank check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Lennon, “John Lennon,” drawn on the “Maclen (Music) Ltd” account and payable to Grana

Supremely desirable color 7.75 x 10.75 cardstock photo of Lennon issued as an insert with the White Album, signed across his forehead in black ballpoi

Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Paul, peace, John Lennon,” on an off-white 6 x 4 album page. Mounted, matted, and framed with a large image of

Felt tip signatures, “With love, John Lennon, ‘72,” and “Yoko Ono,” on a light beige 7.25 x 6.5 sheet, with Lennon adding caricatures of each. Double-