Schnabel, Artur. (1882-1951). Signed Photograph. Signed O.K. Vogelsang photograph of the Austrian/American pianist whose Schubert and Beethoven recordings are beyond compare. Schnabel is pictured with his gaze directed at the viewer, musical score and cigar in hand, and has inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. Light spotting, small loss to upper right margin, overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm).
Good signed photographs of Schnabel are elusive. His teacher, Theodor Leschetizky, once told him: “You will never be a pianist. You are a musician.”
Schnabel, Artur. (1882-1951). Signed Photograph. Signed O.K. Vogelsang photograph of the Austrian/American pianist whose Schubert and Beethoven recordings are beyond compare. Schnabel is pictured with his gaze directed at the viewer, musical score and cigar in hand, and has inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. Light spotting, small loss to upper right margin, overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm).
Good signed photographs of Schnabel are elusive. His teacher, Theodor Leschetizky, once told him: “You will never be a pianist. You are a musician.”