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VIOLINISTS GROUP 2. A collection of eight autographs of 20th century violinists comprised of: FUCHS, JOSEF. (1900-1997). SP. (“Joseph Fuchs”). American violinist and pedagogue. 1p. Oblong 4to. N.p. October 23, 1989. A black-and-white press photograph showing a smiling Fuchs holding his violin under his right arm, inscribed in the upper left corner “to Robert Allen with thanks and cordial regards…” Fuchs was concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra and performed on the 1722 “Cadiz” Stradivarius, currently used by Jennifer Frautschi. GARDNER, SAMUEL. (1891-1984). Pulitzer Prize winning Russian-born, American violinist and composer. SP. (“Samuel Gardner”). 1p. 8vo. N.p., N.d. A black-and-white photograph showing a seated Garnder holding his violin and bow. Inscribed in the upper right portion of the photograph “To George Gray – my friend and pupil for many devoted years…” His composition “From the Canebrake” is often performed as an encore piece. In very fine condition. GIMPEL, BRONISLAW. (1911-1979). Polish-American violinist and teacher. Signed publicity brochure. (“Bronislaw Gimpel”). 4pp. Small 4to. N.p., N.d. A child prodigy who performed with the Vienna Symphony at the age of fourteen, Gimpel later became concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His recording of the Dvorak Violin Concerto is considered one of the work’s finest interpretations. With some light creasing and wear. GINGOLD, JOSEF. (1909-1995). Russian-American violinist and teacher. SP. (“Josef Gingold”). 1p. Oblong 4to. N.p., 1969. A black-and-white photograph of Gingold seated in profile with his forefinger held pensively to his chin. A student of Ysaye, Gingold became an influential teacher of numerous violinists including Joshua Bell and Jaime Laredo. Inscribed in the upper left corner “To my dear friend and colleague George Heige…” HUBERMAN, BRONISLAW. (1882-1947). Polish violinist responsible for the formation of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. SP. (“Bronislaw Huberman”). 1p. Postcard format. N.p., N.d. A black and white photograph of Huberman leaning his head on his right hand and resting his elbow on an ornate railing. In his left hand is his violin and bow. Huberman’s 1713 “Gibson” Stradivarius has a storied past. Stolen twice and returned once to Huberman, it remained lost for more than 50 years until another violinist confessed on his deathbed that he had taken it from the back stage of Carnegie Hall in 1936. It is currently owned by violinist Joshua Bell and was valued at 14 million dollars in 2019.The lower left corner of the photograph is creased, slightly affecting the first letter of the signature, otherwise fine. JACOBSEN, SASCHA. (1895-1972). Russian American violinist. ALS. (“Sascha Jacobsen”). 1p. 4to. N.p., January 10, 1922. To Max Jacobs, author of a practice book. “I find your ‘Modern Virtuoso Scale Studies’ excellent. They have become part of my daily program and should be in the hands of every serious violin student. Wishing you and your work great success. Sincerely yours…” Jacobsen’s 1732 Stradivarius “Red Diamond” violin slipped out of Jacobsen’s grasp as he was trying to save himself and his instrument from drowning in his stalled car during a torrential downpour in Santa Monica. The violin was swept out to sea, but was miraculously recovered the next day and restored over a period of nine months by master luthier, Hans Weisshaar. Jacobsen was also a subject of George Gershwin’s song, “Mischa, Jascha, Toscha, Sascha,” and gave violin lessons to Albert Einstein. Folded with normal wear. KOCIÁN, JAROSLAV. (1883-1950). Czech violinist and composer highly regarded for his interpretations of Bach. SP. (“Jaroslav Kocian”). 1p. Postcard format. N.p., November 18, 1904. A sepia bust photograph of the young violinist, signed vertically in pencil on the right portion of the photograph. Kocian was a student of Dvorak and a teacher of Josef Suk who popularized his compositions. A diagonal crease in the upper right corner does not affect the signature. KUBELÍK, JAN. (1880-1940). Czech violinist and composer. Two AMusQSs on a single sheet. (“Jan Kubelík” and “Jan Kubelik again!”). 1p. Oblong 12mo. N.p. March 31, 1906 and January 10, 1912. Kubelik was a student of Otakar Sevcik and recalled that in his youth he would practice 10-12 hours a day until his fingers bled. He played a Guarneri del Gesu and acquired the 1715 Stradivarius “Emperor” in 1910 for 10,000 pounds or about 1.5 million pounds adjusted for inflation. [specialstring]