(Russian pianist and composerAutograph, 1829-1894). Letter Signed in German. Concerning the opera "Marino Talero" by V. Holstein
AUCTION 38 |
Thursday, November 29th,
2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art
Lot 308
RUBINSTEIN, ANTON
(Russian pianist and composerAutograph, 1829-1894). Letter Signed in German. Concerning the opera "Marino Talero" by V. Holstein
Berlin: January 6th, 1880
Est: $200 - $300
PRICE REALIZED $75
Rubinstein was said by contemporaries to have resembled Ludwig van Beethoven in both appearance and volcanic style of piano. Born to Jewish parents, at age two he was baptized along with all 60 members of his family by order of his paternal grandfather