Lot 159
Romberg, Sigmund (1887-1951) Austro-Hungarian composer who lived in the United States most of his life; he composed numerous musicals and operettas, including "The New Moon," "The Student Prince" and "The Desert Song." Autograph musical quotation inscribed and signed, "To Lionel A. Aucoin from Sig Romberg / May 15/42," 1 page, 3¼ x 9 in., no place. Romberg signed again to right of the quotation, and wrote "Moderato" at top left and "Lover come back to me." The song was written by Romberg with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II for the Broadway show "The New Moon." Published in 1928, it was sung by various artists over the years, including Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy and Barbra Streisand.
Estimated Value $250 - 400.
Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection.
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