RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor (1877–1962). He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, known for his Romantic period piano w

Vintage pearl-finish 9.5 x 11.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of Gigli, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Rosabelle C. Edelman, With my best wi

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 half-length photo of Farrar admiring her long pearl necklace, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Eduard Vesper, very s

Collection of more than 1,000 original drawings of classical artists by “Georges” (né George Krishizki), each of the drawings also signed by th...

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

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Mishkin photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Sincerely, George Gershwin.” Some mild rippling along right ed

Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Giulini conducting a rehearsal, inscribed in blue ballpoint, in Italian, and signed “C. M. Giulini 7-5-1985.” Some sc

Polish composer of classical music (1933–2010). Color satin-finish 4 x 6 photo, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “H. M. Gorecki, Katowice

Hungarian Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose prowess at the keyboard earned him a cachet as perhaps the greatest virtuoso in the hist

Well-regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer (1882–1961) best known for his folk settings and colorful experimental works. Dignified

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

Russian-British concert pianist (1879–1960). AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 4.5 card. Hambourg pens two bars from one of his works in B-flat minor, boldly

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’ AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 4 card. L

Polish composer and conductor (1913–1994) considered to be one of the major European composers of the 20th century. Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Lutoslawski

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

ANS in French, signed “M. Massenet,” on one of his 4 x 2.25 personal calling cards, no date but circa 1903–04. Short 12-word untranslated note. In fin

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the violinist performing, signed and inscribed in gold ink, “To Bootsie Kaat, best wishes, Yehudi Menuhin 1989.” Scattered crea

ALS in German, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Letter to Mr. Brandor. In full (translated): “You would much oblige me, if you could s

Two items: a vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Alexander Brailowsky at his piano, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Benno, in friendship, A. Brailowsky,

Polish composer and conductor (b. 1933) considered to be Poland's greatest living composer. Two items: AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, with...