Wilhelm Backhaus Autograph Lot
Wilhelm Backhaus: Hand signied, tinted Photo ( Fayer, Wien ). 3,2 x 5,3 inches, slightly fixed to a programm from1966 ( easy to remove ). Concert program of the Wiener Festwochen, Conducter Zubin Mehta, Soloist Wilhelm Backhaus. Complete Programm, 8 pages.
Furthermore a greeting card ( Xmas and New Year ), signed and dedicated by Wilhem Backhaus himself “ Frl. Erika Salomon Ihre guten Wünsche herzlichst erwidernd Wilhelm und Alma Backhaus ). 15 x 10,5 cm. + cover.
Wilhelm Backhaus (1884–1969) was an important German pianist.
According to some critics Backhaus was one of the first modern artists of the keyboard (see Alfred Cortot for his antithesis) and played with a clean, spare, and objective style. In spite of this analytic approach, his performances are full of feeling. One of the first pianists to leave recordings, he had a long career on the concert stage and in the studio and left us a great legacy. He recorded virtually the complete works of Beethoven and a large quantity of Mozart and Brahms, and he was also the first to record the Chopin etudes, in 1928; this is still widely regarded as one of the best recordings.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Renate Müller Autograph: Old Ross Photo, CoA
Renate Müller Autograph on "Ross - Verlag" Photo. Signed with pencil. The autograph comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Renate Muellers debut was in the silent movie area. However her breakthrough came with"Darling of the Gods" (30), Flute Concert of Sans-Souci (1931), "The Office Girl"(1931), The Little Escapade (1931), " Victor and Victoria "( 33 )...
Muller met Adolf Hitler in Denmark and they spent a great deal of time together but the relationship didn't last too long.
After Mueller left Hitler she was observed by the Gestapo since she knew things which could have compromised Hitler. She became addicted to morphine and went into a sanatorium. On 1st October 1937 Renate Müller was frightened by the appearance of 4 SS men at her sanatorium. In panic she jumped out of the window and was killed.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Richard Wagner Portrait. Old Stitchery, ca. 1920
Authentic old embroidery: Richard Wagner portrait. Artist signed HAGO.
Interesting technique – different shades in different angles.
Size: 3,8 x 5,2 including margins, 2,6 x 3,6 is the actual stitchery. Professionally mounted, fine condition.
Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) was a German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or "music dramas" as they were later called). Unlike most other great opera composers, Wagner always wrote the scenario and libretto for his works himself.Labels: memorabilia, music, Wagner
Sunday, February 10, 2008
China 1910: Vintage postcard Opium Smoker. Hongkong to Wien.
Old China: Vintage postcard depicting a group of young men as they smoke pipes and opium.
The postcard has been issued by Sternberg.
Sent as postcard from Hong Kong via Shanghai and Siberia to Wien, Austria.
Fine condition.
Furthermore a greeting card ( Xmas and New Year ), signed and dedicated by Wilhem Backhaus himself “ Frl. Erika Salomon Ihre guten Wünsche herzlichst erwidernd Wilhelm und Alma Backhaus ). 15 x 10,5 cm. + cover.
Wilhelm Backhaus (1884–1969) was an important German pianist.
According to some critics Backhaus was one of the first modern artists of the keyboard (see Alfred Cortot for his antithesis) and played with a clean, spare, and objective style. In spite of this analytic approach, his performances are full of feeling. One of the first pianists to leave recordings, he had a long career on the concert stage and in the studio and left us a great legacy. He recorded virtually the complete works of Beethoven and a large quantity of Mozart and Brahms, and he was also the first to record the Chopin etudes, in 1928; this is still widely regarded as one of the best recordings.
Renate Müller Autograph on "Ross - Verlag" Photo. Signed with pencil. The autograph comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Renate Muellers debut was in the silent movie area. However her breakthrough came with"Darling of the Gods" (30), Flute Concert of Sans-Souci (1931), "The Office Girl"(1931), The Little Escapade (1931), " Victor and Victoria "( 33 )...
Muller met Adolf Hitler in Denmark and they spent a great deal of time together but the relationship didn't last too long.
After Mueller left Hitler she was observed by the Gestapo since she knew things which could have compromised Hitler. She became addicted to morphine and went into a sanatorium. On 1st October 1937 Renate Müller was frightened by the appearance of 4 SS men at her sanatorium. In panic she jumped out of the window and was killed.
Renate Muellers debut was in the silent movie area. However her breakthrough came with"Darling of the Gods" (30), Flute Concert of Sans-Souci (1931), "The Office Girl"(1931), The Little Escapade (1931), " Victor and Victoria "( 33 )...
Muller met Adolf Hitler in Denmark and they spent a great deal of time together but the relationship didn't last too long.
After Mueller left Hitler she was observed by the Gestapo since she knew things which could have compromised Hitler. She became addicted to morphine and went into a sanatorium. On 1st October 1937 Renate Müller was frightened by the appearance of 4 SS men at her sanatorium. In panic she jumped out of the window and was killed.
Richard Wagner Portrait. Old Stitchery, ca. 1920
Authentic old embroidery: Richard Wagner portrait. Artist signed HAGO.
Interesting technique – different shades in different angles.
Size: 3,8 x 5,2 including margins, 2,6 x 3,6 is the actual stitchery. Professionally mounted, fine condition.
Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) was a German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or "music dramas" as they were later called). Unlike most other great opera composers, Wagner always wrote the scenario and libretto for his works himself.Labels: memorabilia, music, Wagner
Sunday, February 10, 2008
China 1910: Vintage postcard Opium Smoker. Hongkong to Wien.
Old China: Vintage postcard depicting a group of young men as they smoke pipes and opium.
The postcard has been issued by Sternberg.
Sent as postcard from Hong Kong via Shanghai and Siberia to Wien, Austria.
Fine condition.
Interesting technique – different shades in different angles.
Size: 3,8 x 5,2 including margins, 2,6 x 3,6 is the actual stitchery. Professionally mounted, fine condition.
Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) was a German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or "music dramas" as they were later called). Unlike most other great opera composers, Wagner always wrote the scenario and libretto for his works himself.
Labels: memorabilia, music, Wagner
Old China: Vintage postcard depicting a group of young men as they smoke pipes and opium.
The postcard has been issued by Sternberg.
Sent as postcard from Hong Kong via Shanghai and Siberia to Wien, Austria.
Fine condition.
The postcard has been issued by Sternberg.
Sent as postcard from Hong Kong via Shanghai and Siberia to Wien, Austria.
Fine condition.
