Description:
European Composers and Musicians, Late 19th and Early 20th Century, Six Signed Pieces.
Including: Claude Debussy (1862-1918) autograph letter signed, very faded, 9 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.; Vincent D'Indy (1851-1931) two autograph letters signed, and an autograph of instrumental works of chamber music, various sizes; Albert Roussel (1869-1937) autograph letter signed, with holograph envelope, 1930; Josef Hofmann (1876-1957) two autograph and signed musical phrases, 1901 and 1905; and Joseph Joachim (1831-1907) autograph note signed, Weimar, 14 September 1852, in German, to the pianist Ignaz Moscheles (1794-1870) mentioning his visit to London, 5 1/4 x 4 in. (6)
Estimate $1,200-1,800
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