RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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

Superlative collection of nine AMQSs on a single 7.5 x 9.25 off-white sheet, with each composer penning a few intricate bars of music and signing belo

American pianist (1922–1953) who was killed in a plane crash at the age of 31. Rare matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue ink,

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5 postcard photo of a seated Lehar, signed in fountain pen. Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 8 x 10. Silvering

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

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

Legendary mezzo-soprano (1808–1836) who was one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. She passed away at age 28 from injuries sustaine

Three TLSs, three pages, 8 x 10, dated from May 29, 1966, to June 20, 1966. Letters from Menuhin to Dr. Klaus Lemmer in Berlin, director of publisher

A 5.25 x 3.25 postcard photo of the composer in a bust-length pose, signed in Italian in ink (translated), “With the affectionate greetings of your fr

French composer (1898–1985) who studied under Vincent d'Indy. AMQS on an off-white 6 x 9.5 sheet, signed and inscribed in French at the conclusi...

Well-regarded Swedish operatic soprano (1843–1921) who possessed a brilliant bel canto technique and was considered one of the Victorian era's m...

Phenomenal handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, one page both sides, 8.5 x 6.25, no date but circa 1773. A fragment from Mozart’s manuscript for

Two photos: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Pavarotti performing, signed vertically in blue felt tip; and a color 8 x 10 cardstock publicity photo, signed in

Superlative matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Puccini in formal attire, boldly signed in black ink along the right side. In fine condition. A

Handwritten musical manuscript, unsigned, one page, 10.5 x 15, no date. Puccini pens four bars on the concluding page of a draft intended to be a solo

Stunning autograph musical manuscript signed “Maurice Ravel,” one page, 10.5 x 13.75, no date. Ravel pens the complete theme of his most famous work,

ALS in Cyrillic, signed “N. R. Korsakov,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Grand Hotel d’Orleans Saint-Germain letterhead, May 18, [1908]. Letter to musicologis

Pencil sketch of an orchestral performance drawn by an artist inside the back cover of a program for a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra, four

German conductor, composer, and theatre director (1868–1933). Original 6.25 x 8.75 cabinet photo of an illustrated portrait of Schillings, signed and

Colorful French composer (1866–1925), who was one of the primary influences on the younger generation of avant-garde French composers in the early dec