Fine original UC Berkeley recital program, boldly signed and dated 1917 in pencil by the supreme Belgian violinist. Signed additionally by the pianist, Beryl Rubinstein and in very fine condition. The program amusingly requests at the foot that "Ladies will please remove their hats." 23.5 x 19.5 cm. Read More...
Grouping of thirteen photographs signed by various luminaries of the opera world, including conductor Charles Groves, who has inscribed "Yours sincerely / Charles Groves / 1988;" bass Samuel Ramey; two identical photographs in different sizes of dramatic soprano Eva Turner as Turandot, both inscribed "To Paul B. Pearson, / all best wishes, / Eva Turner, (Turandot);" a J. Heffernan photograph of mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne in L'Italiana in Algeri, signed and dated 1990; a humorous photograph of bass Lorenzo Alvary in costume for a production of Der Rosenkavalier, inscribed "To Paul Pearson with best / wishes Lorenzo Alvary / 'Baron Ochs';" mezzo-soprano Janet Baker, who has inscribed "Greetings from Janet Baker;" a dramatic signed photograph of mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig; two identical Decca headshots in different sizes of tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who has inscribed "To Paul / con ricordo / Luciano Pavarotti" to the smaller of the two photographs and simply "To Paul" to the larger; a Winnie Klotz photograph of baritone Gino Quilico in costume for Licia di Lammermoor; a striking portrait photograph of soprano Gwyneth Jones, who has inscribed "For Paul B. Pearson / with all best wishes / Gwyneth Jones" over a dark area of the photograph; and finally a signed photograph of soprano Renata Scotto, who has inscribed "To Paul...Renatta Scotto / 1985." In fine to very fine condition.
Vintage London Recordings promotional photograph of the Peruvian tenor, who is shown in costume for his role as Fenton in Verdi's Falstaff, ca. 1960s. Boldly signed and inscribed by Alva in black felt tip to the lower left corner. Mild toning throughout, overall in fine condition. 8.15 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Charming self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn his bust in left profile and inscribed "To dear Bubina / Very sincerely / Enrico Caruso / 1914" on a pale pink album sheet. A poem in French is written to verso in an unknown hand ("Que voulez vous que je vous dise?/ Un Axiom, un compliment / Que d'aucuns trouveront charmant / Et bien d'autres, une bétise?"). In fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.). Read More...
Amusing unsigned original self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn himself as a portly child-sized version looking and gesturing upwards at two extremely tall unidentified individuals. In fine condition. Each 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.). Read More...
Signed Underwood & Underwood of Chicago photograph of the great Russian bass in costume as Mefistofele from Arrigo Boito's opera of the same name. Chaliapin has inscribed to Charles Drumheller, tenor and longtime rehearsal pianist at the Metropolitan and Chicago Lyric Opera: "Charles Drumheller Souvenir de Feodor Chaliapin / 1922 / Chicago" in black ink to the lower margin. Type to verso reads "FEODOR CHALIAPIN / as 'Mefistofele' / Chicago Civic Opera." Large area of light-brown spill staining to upper right and center of image, overpainting to lower portion of Chaliapin's outfit, else in good condition and quite striking and presentable despite said defects! 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Collection of signed programs from concerts of art song given in Vienna in 1960–1961, in concert series given by the Wiener Konzerthaus, Wiener Palais, and the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, by some of the greatest Lied interpreters, including Christa Ludwig, Walter Berry and Erik Werba (January 31, 1961); Anton Dermota (March 7, 1961); Eberhard Wächter (April 7, 1961); Paul Schöffler (August 16, 1960); Cesare Valletti (August 23, 1960); Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (January 10, 1961); Nicolai Gedda (October 5, 1960); Ilona Steingruber (March 20, 1961); Maureen Forrester (November 20, 1960); Mattiwilda Dobbs (November 29, 1960); Hans Hotter (December 3, 1960); and George London and Erik Werba (September 9, 1960). In fine condition overall.
Signed Root of Chicago doubleweight photograph of the great soprano, who has boldly inscribed to Charles Drumheller, tenor and longtime rehearsal pianist at the Metropolitan and Chicago Lyric Opera: "To Charles H Drumheller / souvenir de / Claudia Muzio / 1925" in white ink. Small diagonal tear to lower left margin, else in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
A lovely early signed glossy photograph of the great American soprano, shown in costume for her role as Liu in Puccini's "Turandot," the role in which the young singer made her Chicago Lyric Opera debut in 1959. Signed in blue ink to the upper left corner, "Sincerely, Leontyne Price." In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971). "Lose Weight THE "SATCHMO" WAY – Signed Diet Plan and Photograph on the Toilet!
3 page stapled typed plan to "Lose Weight The 'Satchmo' Way by Lucille Armstrong & Louis Armstrong, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen on the first page: "To Jeff /Louis Armstrong." Accompanied by an unopened packet of Swiss Kriss and glossy 2.25 x 3.25 inch Swiss Kriss promotional photograph of a grinning Armstrong sitting on a toilet, with text reading: "Swiss Krissly: Satchmo-Slogan, (Leave It All Behind Ya). Usual folds and slight toning to margins, else fine. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.5 x 28 cm.). Read More...
Original program for a concert tour in Germany ca. early 1960's, boldly signed in blue ink on the cover. The program, in German, contains multiple pictures of Armstrong and his All Stars, a biographical article about the great trumpeter, and advertising, including a Pepsi-Cola advertisement on the back cover reading "Satchmo, Jazz und Pepsi - für Leute von Heute." A number of creases, some wear along spine, else fine. 9.5 x 8.5 inches (24.5 x 22 cm.). Most unusual!
Signed Hermann Léonard postcard photograph of the great French-Armenian singer, who has inscribed "To Paul / From / C Aznavour" in black ink. Light wear to edges, overall in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 14 cm.). Read More...
Colorful bifold promotional flyer from a one-week residency by the legendary dancer, singer, and actress at the RKO Boston in June of 1951, promoting her as "the provocative, exotic rage of Paris," "the most daring entertainer of our times!," and "the toast of three continents." The center of the program features four halftone photographs of Baker, and the back page notes that the act will also include Leo de Lyon, Buddy Rich, and his orchestra. In fine condition. 6.5 x 8.5 inches (16.5 x 21.6 cm.). Read More...
A beautifully carved wooden ornamental incense ball from the collection of former Beatle, Ringo Starr. Likely of Indian origin and measuring 3.5 inches in diameter, with opening of 1.25 inches. In fine condition. Obtained at the historic 2015 Julien's sale of the Property of Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach. Read More...
Signed ca. 1960 RCA Victor promotional photograph of the Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, and activist, who has inscribed "To Paul, / Harry Belafonte" in blue ink. Two inch horizontal crease to left side of image, diagonal crease to lower margin, light wear to corners, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Vintage signature in blue ink from the legendary crooner, penned on an irregularly trimmed page. Dated 1956 on the verso in an unknown hand and measuring approx. 4 x 2.5 inches.
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An original wooden mallet from the legendary jazz club, printed on the handle with the words "Cotton Club / Bway at 48th Street / Circle 7-1000 / JAMMED SESSIONS NIGHTLY / The Swankiest, Swingiest, Singiest Sepian Revue". Together with a modern reprint postcard photograph of the illuminated exterior of the club, which shows the marquee advertising appearances by Bill Robinson and Cab Calloway. It was the custom at the Cotton Club to show approval of the performers by rapping on the tables with this type of small wooden hammer. Some light wear; overall fine. Mallet measures 6.75 inches in length; postcard 4 x 5.5 inches.
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Davis Jr., Sammy. (1925-1990). Original Medal Presented to Davis Jr. by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
Original brass medallion awarded to the great Rat Pack entertainer in 1967 by the Grammy Awards board, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. An inscription engraved to the reverse reads: ''In appreciation / Sammy Davis, Jr. / The Best on Record / 1967''. Davis participated as a host in ''The Best on Record,'' a televised Grammy's award special aired by NBC. Diameter 3 inches. Slight areas of wear to both sides; overall fine. Read More...
Original Cinema 16 membership application card completed by the iconic trumpeter, bandleader and composer. Davis has filled out the card in blue ink ""Miles Davis, 881 10th Avenue, New York. OX7-7744." Dated 5/58. Mild toning throughout, light wear to corners, else fine. 5 x 3 inches (12.7 x 7.6 cm.). From the collection of the late Beverly Bentley. An accomplished stage, screen and television actress, Ms. Bentley had a nearly decade-long relationship with Miles Davis (1956-1963) which ended when she married Norman Mailer. Read More...
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