Lot 41
Paderewski, Ignacy Jan. Vintage sepia-toned photograph signed ("I.J. Paderewski"), 9½ x 7½ in. photo on an 11¾ x 9 1/8 in. mount, no place, no date. Photo by Hartsook, S.F.-L.A. Signed in brown ink on the lower mount. Tiny chips to upper corners of mount; one scratch at upper right corner of photo, affecting nothing. A wonderful, dramatic pose of Polish pianist, composer, and statesman, who was prime minister of Poland in 1919.
Paderewski (1860-1941) was known for his brilliant piano playing and was popular with concert audiences all over the world. He also composed many pieces for piano, and his opera "Manru," which had its American premiere in 1902 at the Metropolitan Opera, remains the only Polish opera by a Polish composer ever performed there.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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