RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

German-born American cellist. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo by A. Sonrel of Boston, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Wulf

Russian-born American pianist, conductor and composer (1878–1936) who married Clara Clemens, daughter of Samuel L. Clemens. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabine

German pianist (1833–1914) known for performing the works of Liszt and Berlioz, and accompaning to Jenny Lind. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portra

Hungarian soprano (1855–1920) who was considered one of the leading singers of her time. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Mora of New York, signed

Irish-born composer and bandmaster (1829–1892) best known for writing the lyrics to ‘When Johnny Comes Marching Home’ while a Union soldier during the

French violinist and Romantic composer (1849–1895). ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, February 25, 1874. Letter to a gentleman, declining an invit

Czech cellist (1855–1931) who was appointed court cellist to Kaiser Wilhelm I in 1886. Original 4 x 6.25 cabinet photo by Albert Meyer of Berlin, sign

French composer of over thirty operas, best known for La Juive (1799–1862). ALS in French, signed “F. Halevy,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, July 24, 1860. Le

Pianist and conductor (1819–1895) and founder of The Halle orchestra in 1858. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by The London Stereoscopic Compan

British composer who became the first conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (1850–1934). ALS signed “Geo. Henschel,” one page on a black-bordered