Lot 109
Lehar, Franz (1870-1948) Czech composer best known for The Merry Widow.
Autograph Musical Quotation on Portrait Postcard ("Lehar"). Sepia toned, 3½ x 5½", Vienna, December 20, 1927. Musical quotation from Lehar's operetta Paganini across breast of portrait. Minor abrasions to top corners, with minor discoloration to right corner, otherwise fine condition.
Paganini was the first of six operettas Lehar wrote in just nine years for tenor Richard Tauber. Lehar (and the Viennese public) had been enchanted by Tauber's performance in the Lehar's Frasquita in 1922 and the composer was jolted into a creative frenzy, writing works to take advantage of Tauber's unique vocal abilities and gift for characterization. Our beautiful picture finds the composer in the midst of this fruitful period.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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