Music auctions
19th century | 9cm x 21cm x 11.5cm (10cm cylinder) | marked: marked | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Note audio recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clscrG5I3qs Lot description Viennese style mechanical music box, made by the renowned maker Anton Olbrich in Vienna in the 19th century. The cabinet is made of dark pol...
LECHOŃ Jan, Gradstein Alfred - Judaica. Portrait of Jan Lechon with a dedication to the composer Alfred Gradstein dating from his time in France (in 1928-1947); photo frontispiece, condition bdb, dimensions approx. 88x135 mm.
LENGREN Zbigniew, Gradstein-Ranaszkiewicz Nina - Judaica. Letter from Zbigniew Lengren to Nina Ranaszkiewicz-Gradstein, wife of Alfred and a regular at Warsaw salons, sent 10.04.1996; green sheet folded in half - on one side a drawing of Filutek and Filus, on the other a letter of thanks for the letter with a mention of Lengren's mother, Lucyna Szlajfer; envelope with postmark and a stamp of 5...
19th century | height 5 cm, width 11 cm | marked: marked on the label | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Note audio recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0nL-1jDv4A Lot description The mechanical music box from the renowned Swiss manufacturer J.H. Heller, operating in Bern, dates from the 19th century. The playing mec...
19th century | height 4 cm, width 8 cm | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Note audio recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOzus2yXJr8 Lot description A small mechanical music box from the 19th century. A wooden case with a metal cap hides a finely crafted clockwork mechanism with a cylindrical drum and metal lamellas ...
104 cm | provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description Star Sound acoustic guitar in western style, coming from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. Chrastina, who was a part of Olympic in its early years, participated in the creation of the band's iconic hits and the formation of the Czech rock scene....
19th century | 12.5cm x 48.5cm x 17cm (30cm cylinder) | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Note audio recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ILJzjI570 Lot description A mechanical music box originating in Switzerland, probably from the second half of the 19th century.The mechanism contains a massive cylindrical drum wit...
SUPRAPHON GOLD RECORD FOR THE ALBUM "BEST OF OLYMPIC" 1995 | CZECH REPUBLIC (CZECH / BOHEMIAN)
42 EUR
Commemorative gold disc issued by Supraphon for the album "Best of Olympic" from 1995. This disc was awarded to Pavlo Chrastin for selling 25,000 CDs and MCs. The record includes a CD with the album title, a graphic motif of the cover and a brass plate with an inscription and the Supraphon logo. | 37 x 27 cm | provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) more photo...
114 cm | provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description Musima V2 electric bass guitar from 1973, an iconic model of East German production, originating from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. This instrument represents an authentic piece of musical history, used during the period when the Czechoslova...
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[NUTES]. Song of the Polish Underground. New York [cop. 1944]. Harmonia Distributing and Publishing Co. 31.2x23.3 cm, pp. [4]. Good condition. Notes and text of "Song (Hymn) of the Polish Underground", published in the U.S.A. On the first page a symbolic composition signed "Merritt" (a hand with a red and white flag sticking out from behind broken bars). Text of the song in English and Polish ...
![[TEKA for documents - Beethoven]. Portfolio form. 41x32.3 cm, on front cover profile of Ludwig van Beethoven imprinted in brass....](https://img1.one.bid/img/7085/2462232_1w.webp)
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[TEKA for documents - Beethoven]. Portfolio form. 41x32.3 cm, on front cover profile of Ludwig van Beethoven imprinted in brass plate used as cover lining; probably early 20th century. Leather portfolio, inside veneers of cream and brown moiré. Portrait composition unsigned (left profile of composer and laurel branches). Abrasions to spine, front cover slightly bent.
115 cm | provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description Fender Precision Bass electric bass guitar made in Japan, coming from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. Chrastina, who played a significant role in the early sound of the band, was one of the most prominent bassists of the Czech music scene in t...
1851 | 9 cm x 22 cm x 11 cm (cylinder 10 cm) | marked: marked | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Note audio recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuNFD0q0AKM Lot description A rare mechanical music box made by the renowned Czech maker Gustav Rzebitschek in Prague around 1850. Model 2091 is equipped with a precision cyl...
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description A collection of long-playing vinyl records from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. This collection includes important albums of the Czechoslovak and world music scene, with an emphasis on rock 'n' roll, blues and classic rock.Among the titles represen...
19th century | 11 cm x 42 cm x 16 cm (cylinder 16 cm) | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Lot description A mechanical jukebox with a cylinder mechanism and metal reeds, probably dating from the 19th century. A cylindrical drum with lugs resonates the reeds, creating a melody. Although the movement is functional, it require...
19th century | 14 x 7 cm | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Note audio recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ep4-rH_mM Lot description A mechanical jukebox with a cylinder mechanism and metal reeds, probably dating from the 19th century. A cylindrical drum with lugs resonates the reeds, creating a melody. The movemen...
end of the 19th century | 18cm x 30cm x 30cm | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Note audio recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIrm5aTFw14 Lot description The Symphonion mechanical slot machine, manufactured at the end of the 19th century, is one of the classic reel slot machines of its time. This model features a bl...
19th century | 16 x 7 cm | provenance: JUDr. Matouš Mandl (1865-1948), Czech lawyer and politician, mayor of Pilsen, art collector Note audio recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW0GH50BUy0 Lot description A mechanical jukebox with a cylinder mechanism and metal reeds, probably dating from the 19th century. A cylindrical drum with lugs resonates the reeds, creating a melody. The movemen...
WARSAW - Judaica. Two bricks of the Committee for the Construction of the Central House of the United Party of the Working Class for 100 zlotys and 500 zlotys (issued in connection with the construction of the Party House in 1948-1951, later the Banking and Financial Center); on verso undated ownership entries of Alfred Gradstein (1904-1954); bend in lower left corner of brick for 500 zlotys, ...
72 - 75 cmmore photos*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.Bidders are requested to inquire about the condition of the lot prior to the auction. Any complaints will be disregarded.
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description An extensive collection of long-playing vinyl records from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. This collection reflects Chrastina's broad musical tastes and includes major albums by world-class performers across a variety of genres, from rock and blues...
Commemorative platinum disc issued by Supraphon for the album "Best of Olympic" from 1996. This disc was awarded to Pavlo Chrastin for selling 97,000 CDs and MCs. The record includes a CD with the album title, a graphic motif of the cover and a metal plate with a dedication and the Supraphon logo. | provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) more photos*In case o...
Dimensions: diameter 25 cm Condition as in the photos.
36 cm Lot description Jacobus Stainer in Absam prope oenipontam 1630 label on inner boardmore photos*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.Bidders are requested to inquire about the condition of the lot prior to the auction. Any complaints will be disregarded.
COLLECTION OF SHELLAC PLATES - 20 PIECES | AUSTRIA HUNGARY (AUSTRIA-HUNGARY / AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN)
21 EUR
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description An extensive collection of shellac gramophone records from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. It contains recordings of important world musicians and orchestras from the era of jazz, swing and popular music of the first half of the 20th century.Reputa...
Dimensions: diameter 25 cm Condition as in the photos.
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description An extensive collection of gramophone singles from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. The collection includes a number of iconic releases, including Olympic's early singles, but also other key recordings of the Czechoslovak big beat scene. Among the p...
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description The collection of long-playing vinyl records comes from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock band Olympic. Unlike previous rock and rock 'n' roll albums, this part of the collection covers a wide range of genres, including chanson, country, film music and domestic pop...
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description A unique collection of shellac gramophone records from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. The collection contains recordings of important world musicians and bands from the era of swing, jazz and popular music of the first half of the 20th century.Amo...
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description The collection of long-playing vinyl records comes from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock band Olympic. It contains a varied selection of genres, from rock and jazz to classical music to Czech spoken word works and musicals.Among the important titles we can find th...
36 cmmore photos*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.Bidders are requested to inquire about the condition of the lot prior to the auction. Any complaints will be disregarded.
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description This part of Pavel Chrastina's collection contains not only musical recordings, but also spoken word and literary adaptations. A prominent feature of the collection is the complete set of Osudy dobrého vójak Švejk, which testifies to Chrastin's interest in classic Czech literature and satire.Furthermor...
UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW - Judaica. Zaświadczenie Rektoratu Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego wystawione 27.06.1925, intended for submission to the Polish military authorities (basis for settling the relationship to military service); states that Alfred Gradstein is a student of the Faculty of Philosophy of the UW; printed and manuscript, stamp of the university and handwritten signature of the rector's...
36 cmmore photos*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.Bidders are requested to inquire about the condition of the lot prior to the auction. Any complaints will be disregarded.
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description A set of unique gramophone singles from the collection of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. The collection includes both domestic and foreign releases, from Czechoslovak performers to foreign labels such as Columbia or Elektra. Important items include singles by Olymp...
BLUMENTAL Felicia, Gradstein Alfred - Judaica. Written permission from Felicia Blumental to play works by Alfred Gradstein, given on the four-page program for her 1946 performance in Montevideo (Blumental referred to in the program as "Celebrada Pianista Polaca"); traces of folding, dimension 143x200 mm. Alfred Gradstein (1904-1954) was a Polish composer, conductor and music educator. He studi...
Dimensions: diameter 25 cm Condition as shown in the photos.
provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) Lot description Another part of the extensive collection of shellac gramophone records of Pavel Chrastina, the founder of the legendary Czech rock group Olympic. The collection includes recordings from the first half of the 20th century, mainly jazz, swing and popular music of the time.Among the publishers represented ar...
Dimensions: 19.3 x 28 cm.
Condition as shown in the photos.
Dimensions: diameter 25 cm Condition as in the photos.
Dimensions: diameter 25 cm Condition as in the photos.
GRADSTEIN Alfred - Judaica. Zaświadczenie wystawione 23.06.1928 przez Konsulat Polski w Bratysławie, intended for submission to the Polish military authorities (basis for settling the relationship to military service); states that A. Gradstein underwent Basedow disease; one-sided printing, handwritten signature of the consul and two stamps of the consulate; traces of folding, a tear on the r...
11/03/1995 | The record includes a CD with the album title, a graphic motif of the cover and a metal plate with a dedication and the Supraphon logo. | 22 x 28 cm | provenance: from the estate of the musician Pavel Chrastina (1940 - 2021) more photos*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.Bidders are requested to inquire about the condition of the lot prior to the auction. An...
HORSZOWSKI Mieczyslaw, Gradstein Alfred - Judaica. Mieczyslaw Horszowski thanks Alfred Gradstei...
38 EUR
HORSZOWSKI Mieczyslaw, Gradstein Alfred - Judaica. Mieczyslaw Horszowski thanks Alfred Gradstein for his offer to play his piece - handwritten letter sent from Brooklyn to Paris in 1947; envelope with postmark and loss of upper right corner, dimensions: ca. 145x95 mm. Mieczyslaw Horszowski (1892-1993) - Polish-American pianist, child prodigy of music, pupil of Jozef Hofman and Ferruccio Busoni...
A commemorative diamond plaque awarded to the Olympic group by the Supraphon publishing house for the sale of 4,350,000 audio carriers in the period 1964-2012. Housed in a blue windshield frame, the board features CDs and reproductions of Olympic's iconic album covers such as "Turtle," "Wolverine," "Let's Go," "Marathon," "Street," "Kanagom," "Lab" and more. In the middle is the inscription "O...
A commemorative diamond plaque awarded to the Olympic group by Supraphon for reaching the mark of 100,000 sold carriers (2CD, 2MC, 2LP) in the period 1993-1998. Housed in a black frame with glass front, the record includes a CD labeled "Olympic 1993-1998" and a reproduction of "The Best of Olympic" album cover. The lower part is marked with a label marked "DIAMOND SUPRAPHON PLATE". | 50 x 38 c...
Very good condition as seen in the pictures. Includes records and book. Dimensions: 19x14.5 cm
GRADSTEIN Alfred - Judaica. Print advertising a music course taught by Alfred Gradstein in Paris....
19 EUR
GRADSTEIN Alfred - Judaica. Print advertising a music course taught by Alfred Gradstein in Paris (he resided in France from 1928-1947); single-sided print in French; fold mark, creases, paper loss in lower left corner, underlining and handwritten annotations, dimensions 210x135 mm.
Steinway & Sons Baby Grand Piano - Welte Autopiano 1920 serial number 250524. See attached appraisal report of the musical instrument. Collection in Rome at the location indicated by the consignor State of preservation: very good