Scriabin, Alexander - Signed Score Front Cover

$3,250 · Offered by Tamino Autographs

Signed

Russian composer (1872-1915) and virtuoso pianist. Front cover (ONLY) of the printed score of his work "12 Etudes for Piano" signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French. Size is 10.6 x 13.3 inches, front cover only (not complete score), repaired borders and corners, some stains over the upper-left border not affecting signature, in overall very good condition. Inscribed by Scriabin to Princess de Brancovan (1847-1923) , a prominent figure in Parisian society, her house was a gathering place for music and poetry artists. Ralouka or Rachel de Brancovan was a talented pianist herself, Ignaz Paderewski dedicated to her his Polish Fantasy Op. 19 and other piano works. ALSO INCLUDED is a half-tone modern print photograph of the composer. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches

• Binding: Hardcover

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