RAVEL MAURICE: (1875-1937) French Composer. A fine, rare vintage signed and inscribed 6.75 x 9 photograph by Ravel, the image (4 x 5.5) depicting him in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by J. Heby (?) and bearing their studio stamp to the lower right corner of the photographer's mount. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink by Ravel to the upper photographer's mount, 'A mon cher editeur et ami E. Demets, bien cordialement, Maurice Ravel'. An excellent signed portrait with good association. Neatly mounted and with some very light, minor silvering to the edges of the image and some light age toning to the edges of the photographer's mount. About VG Eugene Demets (1858-1923) French Music Publisher, regarded as one of the most prestigious publishers of his day, who worked with Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, Joaquin Turina as well as Les Six and others.