Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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The July 8-9, 2017 Manuscript, Space, Collectibles & Stamp Auction

Musicians

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 196		Liszt, Franz Hungarian composer and pianist (1811-1886) Hungarian composer and pianist. "Etudes d'exécution transcendante par F. Liszt" (Breitkipf & Härtel), 108 pages, 10¼ x 6½". Inscribed and signed "Frau Antonia Raab…F. Lizt…71" on the inside cover. Dedicated in print to Czech composer Charles Czerrny. Covers are worn, with some paper loss around edges and rough tape repair to spine. Protected by paper wrappers. Pages are toned throughout, with some soiling and a few pencil notations. Title page notes: "Seule edition authentique revue par l'auteur." Condition is good to very good. Liszt wrote transcriptions for piano of a wide variety of music and played many of them himself. Antonia Raab was a Hungarian pianist who was a pupil of Franz Liszt; they performed together in 1881. In March 1883, Liszt composed a nocturne based on a poem by Raab: "Schlaflos! Frage und Antwort-- Nocturne nach einem Gedicht von A Raab" ["Sleepless! Question and Answer--Nocturne from the poem by A Raab"]. Raab married a member of Emperor Franz Josef's palace guard. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080
Lot 197		Herbert, Victor - Photograph Inscribed & Signed With Eight Musical Quotations in the Margins (1859-1924) Irish-born, German-raised American composer, cellist and conductor, best known for composing many operettas that premiered on Broadway from the 1890s to World War I. Sepia-toned photograph signed "With best wishes from Victor Herbert, April 1916," 11 x 14", no place. Herbert is seated at the piano with the music for "Natoma" in front of him. The wide margins hold eight musical quotations, four on each side, each identified in Herbert's hand. Down the left side are "Natoma," Mlle. Modiste," "Babes in Toyland" (his most famous work), and "Princess Pat (laughing Irish eyes)." Down the right side are "Madeleine," "Badinage," "The Serenade," and "The only girl." In the lower border is an original sketch of an Irish harp with "Erin go Bragh." Some closed tears along lower edge, touching the frame of the harp. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 20¾". A wonderful display piece. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 198		Kreisler, Fritz - Photo Signed by the Composer and Master Violinist (1875 - 1962) Viennese-born violinist and composer, regarded as one of the greatest violin masters of all time. Vintage sepia-toned photograph signed "Fritz Kreisler" in lower margin, 6½ x 4½". On verso is an inscription in another hand, "Concert in Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 22nd, 1915." Some silvering to photo; slight bend in upper left and lower right quandrants and a large semi-circular background blemish which crosses Kreisler's hair, none of which touches the signature. Still a striking photo. Estimate Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $125
Lot 199		Liszt, Franz - Inscribed and Signed Transcription of Verdi's "Aida" (1811-1886) Hungarian composer and pianist. "Aida di G. Verdi / Danza Sacra e Duetto finale / Trascrizione di F. Liszt," (Stampato colle macchine celeri del R. Stabilimento Ricordi), 13½ x 10¼", 24 pages, inscribed and signed, "à Madame de Retz --(Tony Raab) / F Liszt" in the upper left corner of the first page. Also dedicated in print, "À Mme. Tony Raab," before the title on the cover. Protected by paper wrappers. Pages toned but intact. Liszt wrote transcriptions for piano of a wide variety of music and played many of them himself. Antonia Raab was a Hungarian pianist who was a pupil of Franz Liszt; they performed together in 1881. In March 1883, Liszt composed a nocturne based on a poem by Raab: "Schlaflos! Frage und Antwort-- Nocturne nach einem Gedicht von A Raab" ["Sleepless! Question and Answer--Nocturne from the poem by A Raab"]. Raab married a member of Emperor Franz Josef's palace guard. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $875
Lot 200		Liszt, Franz - Inscribed and Signed Transcriptions From Wagner's Works (1811-1886) Hungarian composer and pianist. "Aus Richard Wagner's Opera / Transcriptionen für das Pianoforte von Franz Liszt" (Leipzig, Breitkopf & Härtel), 78 pages, inscribed and signed on the title page: "Madame Tony Raab / très affectueusement / F Liszt / Fevrier 76 - Pest" Pages are worn and toned, with numerous marginal tears, paper loss at corners, and tape repairs. Lower portion of pp 19/20 missing (from "Elsa's Brautgang zum Münster"). Transcriptions included are from "Tannhäuser," "Lohengrin," "Rienzi," "Der fliegende Holländer," and "Tristan und Jsolde." Protected by paper wrappers. Condition is good. Liszt wrote transcriptions for piano of a wide variety of music and played many of them himself. Antonia Raab was a Hungarian pianist who was a pupil of Franz Liszt; they performed together in 1881. In March 1883, Liszt composed a nocturne based on a poem by Raab: "Schlaflos! Frage und Antwort-- Nocturne nach einem Gedicht von A Raab" ["Sleepless! Question and Answer--Nocturne from the poem by A Raab"]. Raab married a member of Emperor Franz Josef's palace guard. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,031
Lot 201		Sjõgren, Emil - Signed, Inscribed Sheet Music for "Vug o Vove" (1853-1918) Swedish composer. Sheet music for "Vug o Vove / Digt Af Holger Drachmann sat i Musik af. Emil Sjögren" inscribed and signed, "Frau Toni Raab von Emil Sjögren," 6 pages. Toned with numerous edge chips, not affecting music. Estimate Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $94
Lot 202		Stravinsky, Igor - Autograph Musical Quotation (1882-1924). Autograph musical quotation signed "Igor Stravinsky / Biarritz / 10, Dec. 1923," The quotation is comprised of seven bars of music, above which is written "Allegro del 'Ottello." Written in dark brown ink on twoe hand-drawn staves. Accompanied by transmittal envelope to Sr. Antonio Barreras in Havana, Cuba. Estimate Value $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 203		Toscanini, Arturo (1867-1957). Italian conductor, a virtuoso known for the dynamic intensity and detailed phrasing of his interpretations. Card signed "Arturo Toscanini" and dated "August 21 - 1946," in green ink, 3 x 4¾", with a 3¢ stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute. Matted with a silver gelatin photo, 5¾ x 4½", with imprint at lower left: "N.B.C. / Ray Lee Jackson / N.Y./ 1938" and framed to an overall size of 13¼ x 9". Fine condition. Estimate Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 204		17th Century British Will Signed by a Woman. Manuscript will on vellum, 9¼ x 13¾", Oct. 1, 1656. Sarah Dingley signed at the lower edge of the document, on each side of the vellum seal which extends 5½" below the document. Regarding the estate of the deceased John Dingley, bequeathing it to Obadiah Dingley and his heirs. Scalloped top edge. Beautifully framed in gilt wood to 23" x 19". Ready for display. Estimate Value $300 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold