Jascha Heifetz-Vintage Signed Card (Violinist)
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Entertainment MemorabiliaRelated Entertainment Memorabilia
More Items in Entertainment Memorabilia
View MoreRecommended Collectibles
View MoreItem Details
Description
Vintage 3X2.5 card signed "Jascha Heifetz 1933" in fountain pen ink. In excellent condition. (1901-1987) Jascha Heifetz was a Jewish-Lithuanian-born American violinist. Born in Vilnius, he moved to the United States as a teenager, where his Carnegie Hall debut was rapturously received. He was a virtuoso from childhood. Fritz Kreisler, another leading violinist of the twentieth century, said after hearing Heifetz's debut, "We might as well take our fiddles and break them across our knees." He had a long and successful performing career; however, after an injury to his right (bowing) arm, he switched his focus to teaching.Late in life, Heifetz was known as a dedicated teacher and a champion of socio-political causes. He publicly advocated to establish 9-1-1 as an emergency phone number, and crusaded for clean air. He and his students at the University of Southern California protested smog by wearing gas masks, and in 1967, he converted his Renault passenger car into an electric vehicle.Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
Jascha Heifetz-Vintage Signed Card (Violinist)
Estimate $125 - $350
2 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, us$10 shipping in the US
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
Related Searches
TOP