Lot 49
Gretchaninoff, Alexander (1864-1956) Russian composer. Four Autograph Letters Signed "A. Gretchaninoff" in Cyrillic script, 7 pages total, in Russian, various sizes, one from Paris, two from New York City, two dated 1936 and two 1941. Very fine. Untranslated. With one transmittal envelope signed "Gretchaninoff" in the return address. Gretchaninoff wrote for the theater, the opera, and the Russian Orthodox Church, and, in 1910, was awarded an annual pension by the Tsar. In 1925, he emigrated to France, then moved to the U.S. in 1939. Among his works are five symphonies, two piano trios, sonatas for violin, cello, clarinet, piano and balalaika, and several operas.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $345 |
