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Preisdatenbank abonnierenWILLIAM CHILD (Fl. 1847-51)Portrait of Two Sisters 'Florence and Lilian', each wearing a white lace dress, holding a posy, oil on canvas, signed in monogram and dated 1876 lower left, inscribed verso,60 x 49cm. 1, chips to frame, 2, marks to canvas down forehead - nose of older girl, mark across chest. 3, repair to rhs edge and dress - overpainting.
English School, Circa 1840, a miniature portrait of Leah Edwards (Nee Priestley), Mrs Henry Lees Edwards of Pye Nest, Yorkshire, watercolour on ivory (ivory exemption no - SZMXS8SC), 9 x 6.6cm, in a finely chased gilt-bronze mount within a scrolling composition frame. Provenance:- Seton family, by direct decent. Condition Report: This is in good overall condition, some scuffing to the margins where the painting meets the mount, there are a few very minor undulations in the ivory.The frame is in good overall order and has some age related toning.
Two Continental oval portrait plaques of ladies, late 19th/early 20th century, in black japanned frames with loop and acorn clasp suspension rings, 15 x 12.5cm, together with an oval portrait of Horatio Nelson, in uniform, 11.5 x 9.7cm, together with a collection of five portrait miniatures of ladies, 20th Century, in an ebonised frame, 28.5cm diameter (4)
MAURICE DE VLAMINCKJeune Fille se coiffant (Portrait de Femme) 1906 (1957)Holzschnitt auf Similijapan mit Trockenstempel des Verlages. In Blaustift signiert und nummeriert. Ex. 42/100. Bodensee-Verlag, Amriswil, Ausgabe von 1957. 32,2 x 22,5 cm (61 x 49,5 cm). Walterskirchen 3 b.(Leichte Alters- und Montagespuren, schwach gebräunt und lichtrandig, unten links Bleistiftnummerierung.)Provenienz: Sammlung Werner, Wien, Depositum Albertina, Wien (Inventar-Nr. Reg2009/26/31 ).Wien 2012 (Albertina), Kirchner Heckel Nolde. Die Sammlung Werner, Kat. Nr. 83, Farbabb. S. 179.
FERNAND MOURLOTSouvenirs et portraits d’artistes. Jacques Prévert: Le coeur á l’ouvrage. Paris/New York: Mazo/Amiel 1972. 32,3 x 25,3 cm. Mit 24 (von 25; 18 farb., 1 doppelblattgr.) OrLithographien verschiedener Künstler. 245 SS., 1 nn. S., 3 Bll. Lose Bogen in OrUmschlag und OrLn.-Kassette mit Rt.(Umschlag leicht gebrauchsfleckig. Es fehlt die OrGraphik von Miró.)Nr. 354 von 800 Ex. auf Vélin d'Arches. - Freundschaftsbuch der bedeutendsten französischen lithographischen Anstalt des 20. Jahrhunderts. - Mit OrLithographien von Maurice Brianchon (L’Arlequin), André Masson (Le départ), André Beaudin (Feuilles évadées), Apel·les Fenosa (Tramontane), Maurice Estève (Alalito), Henri Matisse (Studie für das Buch „La Religieuse Portugaise“), Paul Guiramand (Intérieur), Kostia Terechkovitch (Cavalier tunisien), Georges Braque (Profil de femme [M. 25]), André Derain (Buste de femme [1950]), Pablo Picasso (Le seigneur et la dame [M. 322]), Paul Jenkins (Composition pour Eric; doppelblattgr.), Jean Cocteau (Manuscrit), André Minaux (La femme et l’oiseau), Jacques Villon (Portrait d’une jeune fille), Marc Chagall (Bouquet pour Fernand), Giacometti (Fleurs), Bernard Buffet (Les ombelles), Paul Wunderlich (Torso sur une pierre bleue), Paul Delvaux (Confidences), Victor Vasarely (Beryll), Alfred Manessier (La tache rouge), Charles Lapicque (Le chant des oiseaux) und Graham Sutherland (Hybrid). - Es fehlt das Farblitho von Joan Miró "Jaillie du calcaire".
VLADIMIR ALEKSANDROVICH SHATALOV (1927-2021) | AUTOGRAPH ON A POSTCARD (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Vladimir Aleksandrovich Shatalov (Владимир Александрович Шаталов) | profession: Astronaut | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with signature | Lot information |Postcard featuring a portrait of Vladimir Alexandrovich Shatalov, Soviet cosmonaut and commander of the Soyuz-4 spacecraft, one of the pioneers of the Soviet manned space program. The text on the postcard in Cyrillic states his title: "Гражданин Союза Советских Социалистических Республик, командир корабля 'Союз-4', летчик-космонавт, подполковник"Which translates to: "Citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Commander of the Soyuz-4 spacecraft, Pilot-Cosmonaut, Lieutenant Colonel."The autograph on the right side of the postcard is the handwritten signature of Vladimir Shatalov, who completed a total of three space missions and made significant contributions to the development of orbital docking technologies.
ALEXANDER SERGEYEVICH PUSHKIN (1799-1837) | PORTRAIT BY LITHOGRAPHER THOMAS WRIGHT (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1837 | Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Александр Сергеевич Пушкин) | profession: Poet | country: Russia | signature: Printed autograph | size: 200 x 135 mm | technique: Lithograph on paper | Lot information |Rare lithograph depicting the portrait of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, one of the most prominent Russian poets and the founder of modern Russian literature. The artwork is by lithographer Thomas Wright, whose delicate graphic rendering highlights the poet's distinctive features, including his iconic hairstyle and attire. At the bottom, there is a reproduction of Pushkin's signature. This print is a valuable collector's artifact, paying tribute to the legendary author of works such as Eugene Onegin, Boris Godunov, and The Captain's Daughter.
VAHAN MIRAKIAN (1936-2014) | TWO AUTOGRAPHS (ARMENIA / ARMENIAN) | 1973 | Vahan Mirakian (Ваган Миракян) | profession: Opera singer | country: Armenia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autographed newspaper clipping with a portrait | Lot information |Handwritten signature of Vahan Mirakian, dated November 26, 1973, accompanied by a newspaper clipping featuring his photograph. Vahan Mirakian was an Armenian composer, conductor, and educator, renowned for his compositions and exceptional interpretations of classical music. He performed on various international stages for many years, and his work was highly regarded in the field of contemporary music. Mirakian was also a prominent educator who influenced many young talents.
DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROS (1896-1974) | AUTOGRAPH (MEXICO / MEXICAN) | David Alfaro Siqueiros (Jose de Jesus Alfaro Siqueiros) | profession: Painter | country: Mexico | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten signature on a newspaper clipping | Lot information | Black and white newspaper clipping with a portrait photograph of David Alfaro Siqueiros, accompanied by his handwritten signature in blue ink.David Alfaro Siqueiros was one of the most prominent Mexican muralists, alongside Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco. His monumental wall paintings are known for their political engagement, expressive style, and innovative approach to painting techniques. He was strongly influenced by Marxism and actively involved in leftist movements, which greatly impacted his artistic work.
STANISLAW FELIKS PRZYBYSZEWSKI (1868-1927) | DEDICATION WITH SIGNATURE (POLAND / POLISH) | 1923 | profession: Writer | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten text with signature | Lot information | Collection containing the handwritten signature and dedication of Polish writer, playwright, and poet Stanislaw Feliks Przybyszewski, a key figure in the Decadent and Modernist movements. The signature and dedication, addressed to Mr. Cech, originate from Prague and are dated April 19, 1923.The collection also includes a reproduction of a portrait photograph of the author with an additional printed signature, presented in monochromatic tones. Przybyszewski was a central figure in the European literary movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his fascination with mysticism and the psychology of the darker aspects of the human soul.
ALEXANDER ILICH RODIMTSEV (1905-1977) | DEDICATION WITH SIGNATURE (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1964 | Alexander Ilich Rodimtsev (Александр Ильич Родимцев) | profession: General | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Newspaper clipping with portrait and handwritten text with signature | Lot information |A newspaper clipping featuring a portrait of Soviet General Alexander Rodimtsev, accompanied by his handwritten dedication in Russian. Original text in Russian: "Дорогому чехословацкому другу Карелу Шафаржеку. В честь годовщины двадцатилетия разгрома немецко-фашистских захватчиков и освобождения Чехословакии. Генерал-полковник А. Родимцев 5.9.64."Translation in English: "To my dear Czechoslovak friend Karel Safarik. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the defeat of the German-fascist invaders and the liberation of Czechoslovakia. General Colonel A. Rodimtsev 5.9.64."
DMITRY SERGEYEVICH MEREZHKOVSKY (1865-1941) | AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1933 | Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky (Дми́трий Серге́евич Мережко́вский) | profession: Poet | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten autograph on a paper card | Lot information |Handwritten signature of Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky from 1933, a Russian writer, philosopher, and literary critic. The autograph is elegantly placed in a mat along with a period portrait of the author, on which his printed signature also appears. Merezhkovsky was one of the key figures of Russian symbolism and literary modernism. His works focused on historical and philosophical themes, often analyzing the relationship between religion, culture, and politics. An interesting collectible artifact presented in a representative style.
FEODOR IVANOVICH CHALIAPIN (1873-1938) | AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1937 | Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (Фёдор Иванович Шаляпин) | profession: Opera singer | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Newspaper clipping with original signature | Lot information |Newspaper clipping featuring a portrait of the legendary Russian opera singer Feodor Ivanovich Shalyapin, accompanied by his handwritten signature in black ink. Shalyapin was one of the most important basses of his time, renowned for his charismatic performance and innovative approach to operatic acting. He was most famous for his role as Boris Godunov (M.P. Mussorgsky), which he considered his defining role.
ANDRIYAN GRIGORYEVICH NIKOLAYEV (1929-2004) | AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Andriyan Grigoryevich Nikolayev (Николаев Андриян Григорьевич) | profession: Astronaut | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autograph on newspaper clipping with likeness | Lot information |Newspaper clipping with a black-and-white portrait of Soviet cosmonaut Andriyan Nikolayev, accompanied by his handwritten signature in blue ink. Nikolayev was the third Soviet in space and participated in the Vostok 3 (1962) and Soyuz 9 (1970) missions, where he set a record for the longest time spent in orbit.
MAX SVABINSKY (1873-1964) | AUTOGRAPH WITH DRAWING (CZECH/ BOHEMIAN) | 1915 | profession: Painter | country: Czechia | signature: Original signature | size: 210 x 160 mm | technique: Ink on paper | Lot information |Hand-drawn and signed portrait of renowned Czech painter, graphic artist, and illustrator Max Svabinsky. This ink drawing on paper portrays a man wearing a historical hat, accompanied by the artist's signature and dated "6/1915". The work demonstrates Svabinsky's masterful handling of lines and his keen sense of detail.
SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (1769-1830) | FOUR PAGE LETTER WITH SIGNATURE (ENGLAND / ENGLISH) | profession: Painter | country: England | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten letter | Lot information | Handwritten letter from Sir Thomas Lawrence, one of the most prominent English portrait painters of the Romantic era, known for his portraits of members of the British royal family and significant figures of his time. The letter is dated and includes his signature, which adds historical value to this correspondence.The letter pertains to business matters and mentions his current work commitments and plans, which is consistent with his role as a painter frequently employed by nobility and government officials. The letter is written on four pages, reflecting its detailed nature and content.Sir Thomas Lawrence was elected president of the Royal Academy in 1820, thus solidifying his position among the leading European artists. Handwritten documents from this painter are rare and hold high collectible value, especially considering his historical significance.
GEORGY TIMOFEYEVICH BEREGOVOY (1921-1995) | AUTOGRAPH ON A POSTCARD (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Georgy Timofeyevich Beregovoy (Георгий Тимофеевич Береговой) | profession: Astronaut | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autograph on a postcard | Lot information |Color postcard with a portrait of Soviet cosmonaut Georgiy Timofeyevich Beregovoy, signed with his handwritten autograph in blue ink. Beregovoy was a World War II veteran and an experienced fighter pilot before becoming a cosmonaut. In 1968, he completed his only space mission aboard Sojuz 3, where he attempted to dock with the unmanned Sojuz 2 module.
HENRYK BOLESLAW SZERYNG (1918-1988) | TWO AUTOGRAPHS (POLAND / POLISH) | 1973 | profession: Violinist | country: Poland | signature: Original signatures | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten dedication with signature | Lot information | Set containing two original signatures of Polish violinist Henryk Szeryng, one of the most prominent violinists of the 20th century. The signatures are made on two cards with attached portrait photographs, one accompanied by a dedication "With good wishes" and dated 1974, the other dated 1973.Henryk Szeryng was an outstanding virtuoso who began his musical career studying with Bronislaw Huberman and Carl Flesch. After the outbreak of World War II, he served as the cultural attache of the Polish exile government in Mexico, where he later became a citizen and significantly contributed to the development of Mexican musical culture. As a soloist, he performed with leading world orchestras and was known for his brilliant technique and precise interpretation of repertoire ranging from Baroque to Romanticism.
IVAN IVANOVICH PETROV (1920-2003) | AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO AND DEDICATION (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1965 | Ivan Ivanovich Petrov (Иван Иванович Петров) | profession: Opera singer | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with dedication and signature and written text with signature | Lot information |Set containing a portrait photograph and a dedication, both hand-signed by renowned Soviet opera singer Ivan Ivanovich Petrov. Petrov was one of the most distinguished bass singers of the Soviet era, a longtime soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, and an interpreter of both Russian and international opera repertoire. His voice was praised for its power, depth, and dramatic expression. Dedication text:"На память о славном пребыванииСоветских артистов в дружескойЧехословакииИ. Петров"Translation in English:"In memory of the glorious stayof Soviet artists in friendlyCzechoslovakiaI. Petrov"Photograph:Petrov in the role of Philip II in Don Carlo (Giuseppe Verdi) at the Bolshoi Theatre.Signature on the photograph:"Bolshoi Theatre, Don Carlo - Philip II - I. Petrov, 19.5.65"
ALEXANDR I. PAVLOVIC (1777-1825) | PORTRAIT BY LITHOGRAPHER FRANCESCO VENDRAMINI (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Alexandr I. Pavlovic (Александр I Павлович) | profession: Tsar | country: Russia | signature: Marked in the board | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Lithograph on paper by Francesco Vendramini (1780 - 1856) by drawing by Louis de Saint-Aubin | Lot information |Rare lithograph depicting the portrait of Tsar Alexander I Pavlovich, who ruled the Russian Empire from 1801 to 1825. The artwork was created by renowned Italian lithographer Francesco Vendramin, whose precise technique emphasizes the tsar's majestic expression and his ornately decorated military uniform adorned with orders. Based on the original artistic model, the lithograph was dedicated to Empress Maria Feodorovna, the mother of Alexander I. This graphic print is a significant historical artifact, commemorating the reign of a ruler who played a key role in the Napoleonic Wars and the formation of the Holy Alliance.
ANDREY YANUARYEVICH VYSHINSKY (1883-1954) | AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1947 | Andrey Yanuaryevich Vyshinsky (Андрей Януарьевич Вышинский) | profession: Politician | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten autograph on a paper card | Lot information |Clipping with a portrait and handwritten signature of Andrei Vyshinsky, a Soviet lawyer, politician, and diplomat, who was known as the chief prosecutor during Stalin's purges in the 1930s. Vyshinsky was the author of the theory of socialist legality and served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the USSR from 1949 to 1953.
SERGEY VLADIMIROVICH MIKHALKOV (1913-2009) | POSTCARD WITH AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1963 | Sergey Vladimirovich Mikhalkov (Сергей Владимирович Михалков) | profession: Playwright | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with handwritten text | Lot information |Black and white postcard with a portrait of Sergei Mikhalkov, famous Russian poet, playwright and author of the lyrics of the Soviet and Russian national anthems. Handwritten text in Russian: "Autograph Greetings from Moscow 21.III.63." Czech translation: "Autograph, greetings from Moscow, 21 March 1963".
ALEKSANDR ALEKSEYEVICH BORISOV (1866-1934) | POSTCARD WITH AUTOGRAPH (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Aleksandr Alekseyevich Borisov (Александр Алексеевич Борисов) | profession: Painter | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with portrait and autograph | Lot information |Black-and-white postcard featuring a portrait of Russian painter Aleksandr Alexeyevich Borisov, hand-signed with his autograph. Borisov was a renowned landscape painter and explorer, best known for his paintings of polar landscapes and depictions of the indigenous peoples of the North. He participated in several Arctic expeditions, and his work made a significant contribution to capturing the beauty and harshness of the Russian North.
LUDWIK SOLSKI (1855-1954) | LETTER WITH SIGNATURE (POLAND / POLISH) | 1949 | Ludwik Solski (Ludwik Napoleon Karol Sosnowski) | profession: Actor | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten and signed autograph accompanied by a photo with a handwritten description | Lot information | Handwritten and signed autograph of renowned Polish actor and theatre director Ludwik Solski, accompanied by a portrait photograph with his handwritten inscription.The autograph is dated 1949 in Warsaw and contains a dedication referencing the friendship between Poland and Czechoslovakia:"Polska i Czechoslowacja - dwa bratnie Narody - to wieczny symbol polaczenia i zgody."("Poland and Czechoslovakia - two brotherly nations - an eternal symbol of unity and harmony.")Warsaw, January 1949Ludwik Solski (Ministry of Culture)Ludwik Solski was one of the most significant figures in Polish theatre at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. His career spanned over eight decades, and his contributions to Polish dramatic arts were fundamental.This autograph is a rare document reflecting his cultural and historical legacy.
WLASTIMIL HOFMAN (1881-1970) | HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE AND PORTRAIT SKETCH (POLAND / POLISH) | 1935 and 1967 | profession: Painter | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Original pen drawing and handwritten signature | Lot information | Set containing an original handwritten signature of Wlastimil Hofman, dated 1935, Krakow, and a hand-drawn self-portrait, signed and dated 12. II. 1967.The sketch, made in blue ink, portrays Hofman in a contemplative pose.Wlastimil Hofman was a renowned Polish painter of Czech origin, a representative of Symbolism and the Young Poland movement. A student of Jacek Malczewski, his work was characterized by spiritual themes and poetic stylization.After World War II, he lived and worked in Szklarska Poreba, where he became a respected figure in the Polish art scene.
ALEKSEI STANISLAVOVICH YELISEYEV (1934*) | AUTOGRAPH ON A POSTCARD (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Aleksei Stanislavovich Yeliseyev (Елисеев, Алексей Станиславович) | profession: Astronaut | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autograph on a postcard | Lot information |Color postcard with a Portrait of Soviet cosmonaut Alexey Stanislavovich Yeliseyev, signed with his handwritten autograph in blue ink. Yeliseyev participated in three missions within the Sojuz program (Sojuz 5, Sojuz 8, and Sojuz 10) and was one of the first engineer-cosmonauts, playing a key role in the development of Soviet orbital technology.
JANIS RAINIS (1865-1929) | POSTCARD WITH AUTOGRAPH AND HANDWRITTEN LETTER (LATVIA / LATVIAN) | 1927 | Janis Rainis (Janis Plieksans) | profession: Poet | country: Latvia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard with portrait and autograph and handwritten letter | Lot information | Set containing a postcard with a portrait and a handwritten letter by Janis Rainis, a renowned Latvian poet, playwright, and politician.Rainis played a key role in the cultural and political life of Latvia in the early 20th century.The letter, written in Latvian, expresses his admiration for the Czech nation and his hope for continued cultural and economic cooperation between Latvia and Czechoslovakia:"Priecajos, ka latviesu tika speja sabiedriba, kur varu izteikt savu sajusmu par Cechi - s lovibu zemi un tautis un ceru, ka musu tautu kulturala un saimnieciska turpinasies."Translation in English:"I am glad that Latvian society has the capacity where I can express my enthusiasm for the Czechs - with love for this land and its people, and I hope that our national culture and economy will continue."The letter is dated June 15, 1927.Rainis was one of the most significant figures in Latvian literature, contributing greatly to the formation of the modern Latvian state. His work continues to be recognized not only in Latvia but also in the international literary context.
WACLAW SIEROSZEWSKI (1858-1945) | SIGNED LETTER AND SIGNED PHOTO (POLAND / POLISH) | 1927 | profession: Writer | country: Poland | signature: Two original signatures | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten text with signature | Lot information | Waclaw Sieroszewski (1858-1945) was a Polish writer, traveler, ethnographer, and political activist, known for his works on Siberia and its indigenous peoples. The offered set includes his handwritten note with a signature and a period portrait photograph with an autograph.Original dedication text:"Na progu lepszych stosunkow ludzkosci, pojednania i zgody..."(On the threshold of better human relations, reconciliation, and harmony...)Signed: Waclaw SieroszewskiDate and place: July 29, 1927, PragueThis set represents a rare autograph and photograph of a significant figure in Polish literature and ethnography, whose work documented the culture of Siberian peoples and who actively participated in the social affairs of his time. The dedication refers to Czech-Polish relations, highlighting the historical context of interwar Europe.
PAVEL LEONIDOVICH KOGAN (1952*) | AUTOGRAPH WITH NOTATION (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | 1975 | Pavel Leonidovich Kogan (Павел Леонидович Коган) | profession: Violinist | country: Russia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten signature on a paper card | Lot information |Autograph of the prominent Russian violinist and conductor Pavel Kogan. The card contains a handwritten musical notation, signature, and the date "30.V.76." In the upper right corner, a portrait photograph of a young Pavel Kogan with his violin is attached. This autograph likely dates from the early years of his career, when he was active as a violinist before becoming a renowned conductor.
GUNDULA JANOWITZ (1937*) | AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS (AUSTRIA / AUSTRIAN) | profession: Soprano | country: Austria | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten signature on the photo | Lot information | Black-and-white portrait photograph of the renowned Austrian soprano Gundula Janowitz (born 1937), one of the most celebrated opera singers of the 20th century. Her career began at the Vienna State Opera in 1960, where she quickly established herself as a leading interpreter of Mozart, Strauss, and Bach operas.Below the photograph is the handwritten signature of Gundula Janowitz, making this artifact highly valuable to collectors.
KAREL STIKA (1898-1975) | DOUBLE-SIDED AUTOGRAPHED DRAWING (CZECH/ BOHEMIAN) | 1937 | profession: Painter | country: Czechia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Ink on paper | Lot information | Double-sided drawing by Czech painter and graphic artist Karel Stika.On one side, a stylized self-portrait of the artist at work, executed in a free ink drawing style. On the other side, a handwritten text with the artist's signature.This piece is a striking and authentic example of his drawing mastery.
HUGO SALUS (1866-1929) | HANDWRITTEN LETTER AND SIGNED PHOTO (CZECH/ BOHEMIAN) | 1907 and 1910 | profession: Poet | country: Czechia | signature: Original signatures | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten letter in German and original photo with autograph | Lot information |Collection containing a handwritten letter in German and an original photograph with an autograph of the prominent Prague-based German-speaking writer, poet, and physician Hugo Salus. Salus was a leading figure of Prague's German literature at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. His poetry and prose were influenced by Impressionism and Symbolism. In addition to his literary work, he was also a respected gynecologist. The letter, written on personalized letterhead, reflects the author's personal or literary communication. The photographic portrait with his signature captures Salus during the peak of his creative career. A remarkable item documenting Prague's German literature and cultural history of the early 20th century.
ADAM MICKIEWICZ (1798-1855) | POSTCARD (POLAND / POLISH) | profession: Writer | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Undescribed postcard B.K.W.I. (Bruder Kohn Wien I.) | Lot information | This postcard features a portrait of Polish poet and national hero Adam Mickiewicz, one of the most prominent figures of Polish Romanticism.The postcard was published by Bruder Kohn (B.K.W.I.) in Vienna, a publishing house known for its artistic prints and postcards during the 19th century. At the bottom of the postcard, the name "Mickiewicz Adam" is inscribed.
LADISLAV RADA (1929-2021) | ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH AND CARICATURE OF MR. SIMAK (CZECH/ BOHEMIAN) | 1980 | profession: Painter | country: Czechia | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Pencil on paper | Lot information | Autograph of Ladislav Rada with a dedication and dated "1. 3. 80," accompanied by his typical drawn caricature.Ladislav Rada was a prominent Czech caricaturist, illustrator, and graphic artist, best known for his satirical drawings and portrait caricatures. Throughout his career, he collaborated with numerous Czech and international periodicals, and his work appeared in many collections and publications.
JOSEF CAPEK (1887-1945) | ORIGINAL SIGNATURE ON PHOTO (CZECH/ BOHEMIAN) | profession: Painter | country: Czechia | signature: Original signature of the ink on a photograph from the series of portrait photographs "Gallery of outstanding personalities" from the studio of Jindrich Vanek | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Postcard from the studio | Lot information | Portrait of Czech writer, painter, and journalist Josef Capek, one of the most prominent Czech intellectuals, known for his works for both children and adults.This original photograph comes from the portrait series "Gallery of Outstanding Personalities", created by renowned photographer Jindrich Vanek.The photograph captures Capek in his distinctive appearance, wearing glasses and elegant attire, and is accompanied by his ink signature.This authentic artifact is valued not only for its historical significance but also as an important testament to a figure who helped shape Czech culture and literature.
FEODOR IVANOVICH CHALIAPIN (1873-1938) | AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS AND AUTOGRAPHED DEDICATIONS (RUSSIA / RUSSIAN) | Prague 1927 | Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (Фёдор Иванович Шаляпин) | profession: Opera singer | country: Russia | signature: Original signatures | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Autographed photo postcard and autographed dedication | Lot information |Set containing a portrait photograph and a dedication, both hand-signed by legendary Russian opera bass Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin. Chaliapin was one of the most renowned opera singers of his time, celebrated for his dramatic expression and distinctive voice. He left an indelible mark on the interpretation of both Russian and international opera repertoire, particularly in the roles of Boris Godunov (Mussorgsky) and Mephistopheles (Gounod). Dedication text: "Souvenir de Chaliapin Autographe Prague 1927"
WLADYSLAW FLORIANSKI (1854-1911) | AUTOGRAPHED EFFIGY (POLAND / POLISH) | 1900 | Wladyslaw Florianski (Vladislav Florjansky) | profession: Tenorist | country: Poland | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten autograph with date | Lot information | A portrait of Polish tenor Wladyslaw Florianski, born Florjan Kohmann, in the role of Lohengrin, with his handwritten signature and the date Prague, June 26, 1900.Florianski initially worked as a postal clerk before privately studying singing in Slovenia and Italy. He made his debut in Lviv in 1885 and later became a member of the National Theatre opera ensemble in Prague, where he performed from 1887 to 1900. After returning to Lviv and Warsaw, he also pursued directing.This rare document captures the renowned singer during the peak of his career and his involvement in the Prague opera scene.
GIDON KREMER (1947*) | PAIR OF AUTOGRAPHS WITH MUSICAL NOTATION (LATVIA / LATVIAN) | 1976 | Gidon Kremer (Гидо́н Ма́ркусович Кре́мер) | profession: Violinist | country: Latvia | signature: Original signatures | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten signatures on paper cards | Lot information |Set of two handwritten signed cards by Gidon Kremer, the legendary Latvian-German violinist, considered one of the most esteemed interpreters of the 20th and 21st centuries. Both cards include musical notation, a stylized drawing of the violinist, and a small portrait photograph of Kremer. Dated 15 May 1976. Gidon Kremer is renowned not only for his unique interpretations of the classical repertoire but also for discovering and popularizing works by lesser-known composers. His artistic approach has influenced many generations of musicians.
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