Lot 50
Rubinstein, Anton (1829-1894) Russian composer and piano virtuoso; founder of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. Unusual musical autograph manuscript signed ("Ant. Rubinstein"), 4 pages, folio (13 x 9¾ in.), no place (New York), undated (c.1873). Complete holograph score of his "Barcarole No. 5 for Piano," written out by Rubinstein for his American music publisher, G. Schirmer. On the otherwise blank first page, the composer penned a dedication: "A Madame la Comtesse / Marie Döhnhof / née / Princesse de Campo Reale," and has written the title of the work in French, incorporating his signature: "5th Barcarolle / pour le Piano / composée / par / Ant. Rubinstein." He pens the title again at the top of page two where the composition begins. At the bottom of this page the music publisher has penned: "Copyright of G Schirmer / Entd. 1873 - New York" and added his presentation inscription at far upper blank margin: "Presented to / Mr. Geo. J. Huss / with the kindest regards of / G. Schirmer." The once fragile manuscript paper was expertly silked some years ago for preservation. It is uniformly age-toned. A boldly penned manuscript, undoubtedly written out for Schirmer during the composer's American tour in 1873. Publisher's copies of original musical manuscripts rarely come on the market.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
R. M. Smythe, June 6, 1996, lot 467.
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