Catawiki B. V.: Autographs & Manuscripts Auction
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Autographs & Manuscripts Auction | Total Sales (EUR) | 3,248.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Date | August 27, 2026 - August 27, 2026 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 4,895.00 |
| Sale Number | #82726 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 6,020.00 |
| Total Lots | 44 | ||
| Sold Lots | 22.0 | Low Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 14,970.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 50.00% | High Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 17,470.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 22 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 18.59% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
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| 105426479 | Maria Meneghini Callas, Renata Tebaldi, Margot Fontain Erich Kleiber ecc. | Prezioso album di autografi originali di personaggi importantissimi della musica e del balletto |
1958/1950 | EUR 350.00 - 400.00 | EUR 479.60 |
| 105620280 | Max Bruch (1838–1920) German composer and conductor | Autograph and signed Musical Quotation (Violin Concerto Op. 26), Portrait on Postcard |
1912 | EUR 325.00 - 400.00 | EUR 401.12 |
| 105811224 | Pablo Casals (1876-1973, Spanish and Puerto Rican Cellist, Composer and Conductor) | AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION BY CASALS |
1934 | EUR 325.00 - 375.00 | EUR 343.35 |
| 105813059 | Gabriel Faure (1845-1924, French Composer) | AUTOGRAPH LETTER BY FAURE |
1900 | EUR 325.00 - 375.00 | EUR 323.73 |
| 105620256 | Antoni Kątski (Antoine de Kontski, 1817–1899) Polish piano virtuoso and composer | Autograph Musical Dedication and Score Leaf to Prince Jean Caradja (1836–1894), Composer Diplomat |
1852 | EUR 325.00 - 400.00 | EUR 316.10 |
| 105659985 | Fotografia firmada |
N/A | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 283.40 | |
| 105810834 | Josephine, Baker (1906-1975, American Star of French Music Hall, French Resistance agent, and Civil | CHRISTMAS CARD FROM JOSEPHINE BAKER |
1963 | EUR 275.00 - 325.00 | EUR 272.50 |
| 105810928 | Arnold Bax (1883-1953, Composer) | AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION BY BAX |
1927 | EUR 200.00 - 220.00 | EUR 190.75 |
| 105780996 | Agostino Steffani; Giacomo Setaccioli | Stabat Mater |
1921/1951 | EUR 170.00 - 200.00 | EUR 119.90 |
| 105858592 | Marguerite Long (1874–1966) Prominent French pianist of the 20th century | Autograph signed letter with her personalized letterhead |
1920/1900 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 73.03 |
| 105620304 | Richard Heuberger (1850–1914) Austrian composer, conductor, and music journalist | Autograph musical notation, dedication, and signature, operetta "Der Opernball" |
1895 | EUR 325.00 - 400.00 | EUR 70.85 |
| 105660324 | Fotografia firmada |
N/A | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 65.40 | |
| 105620271 | Ludwig Gruber (1874–1964) Austrian composer, singer, and conductor | Autograph Musical Dedication and Score Leaf ("Mein Mutterl war a Wienerin") |
1913 | EUR 325.00 - 400.00 | EUR 55.59 |
| 105714587 | Bel ensemble de 11 cartes de visite autographes - Long, Charpentier, Colonne, Reyer | Musique classique, Opera et Theatre - (XIXe - XXe siecles) - Jean-Louis Debauve |
1900 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 54.50 |
| 105645223 | Signe ; Adolphe Fischer | F. Chopin, etude pour violoncelle et piano [envoi autographe signe] |
1879 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 43.60 |
| 105620269 | August Friedrich Leopold Faubel (1834–1873) Dutch pianist and music educator | Autograph Musical Dedication and Score Leaf to Prince Jean Caradja (1836-1894) diplomat and composer |
1856 | EUR 325.00 - 400.00 | EUR 41.42 |
| 105660259 | Fotografia firmada |
N/A | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 38.15 | |
| 105859077 | Selma Kurz (1874–1933) Austrian soprano at Operas in Vienna, London and New York. | 4 Autograph Letters by the Opera Diva to Mr. von Bolociszewski |
1907/1905 | EUR 225.00 - 275.00 | EUR 32.70 |
| 105858126 | Frances Saville (1865–1935) Australian opera soprano / Max d’Ollone (1875–1959) French composer | 3 Autograph Letters/Cards by Opera Diva Frances Saville & 1 Letter by Composer Max d’Ollone |
1907 | EUR 200.00 - 250.00 | EUR 16.35 |
| 106016130 | Signe ; Alexandre Goria, Ricardo Oyanarte, Damaso Zabalza | Partitions pour piano |
1859/1878 | Not Available | EUR 13.08 |
| 106014638 | Signe ; Ed. Thomas | Chansons [ensemble de partitions signees] |
1840 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 7.63 |
| 105812988 | Marie Dubas (1894-1972, French Music-Hall Singer & Comedienne) | SIGNED PHOTO OF DUBAS |
1927 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 5.45 |
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Heritage, Nov. 18: Orson Welles. Signed Third Revised Final Draft for Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941). July 16, 1940.Heritage, Nov. 18: Bob Dylan. Autograph manuscript working lyrics to "Man on the Street."Heritage, Nov. 18: Ernest Hemingway. Death in the Afternoon. Inscribed by the author to the daughter of the Spanish Ambassador.Heritage, Nov. 18: Jack London. The Call of the Wild. Inscribed by the author.Heritage, Nov. 18: John Steinbeck. East of Eden. Inscribed by 27 members of the movie cast and crew, including James Dean and Elia Kazan.