Franz Lehar Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FRANZ LEHAR
Born: April 30, 1870 in Komárom, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary (now Komárno, Slovakia)
Died: October 24, 1948 in near Salzburg, Austria
Biography
Franz Lehár (1870-1948), was a major figure in the revival of Viennese light opera at the beginning of the 20th century. His work, The Merry Widow (1905), popularized operetta in the U.S. and also became Hitler's favorite stage work. As a military bandmaster before and during WWI, he composed several marches. During the 1920s, Lehár incorporated new styles of popular music, including American blues, into his compositions, and began composing film scores. The composer, despite having a Jewish wife, remained in Vienna during World WII, avoiding politics.
Theater Credits
The-Merry-Widow - Music (October 7, 1944 - November 4, 1944), The-Merry-Widow - Music (July 15, 1942 - August 16, 1942), Wo-Die-Lerche-Singt - Music (December 27, 1920 - January 1, 1921), Ziegfeld-Follies-of-1916 - Music (June 12, 1916 - September 16, 1916), A-Winsome-Widow - Music (April 11, 1912 - September 7, 1912)
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/08/1938 - HFSID 18757Handwritten letter from Franz Lehár to friend Julius Bistron, signed "Lehar", dated January 8, 1938. Defending operettas against critics, discussing the premiere of "The Land of Smiling". Written in blue crayon, addressing Bistron warmly.Sale Price $625.00
$750.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1942 - HFSID 266621Postcard photograph signed by Franz Lehár with an autograph reading "Uncle Lehár Fz" in German, dated June 19, 1942, and addressed to Fraulein Maria. It includes a message about conducting Land of Smiles and Giuditta in Basel.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/02/1940 - HFSID 268158Letter from Franz Lehár, dated September 2, 1940, addresses his "Dear friend Vandendries," expressing gratitude for greetings. Signed as Lehár/Frz, it includes a typed caption and a photograph affixed below. The correspondence highlights Lehár's significant contributions to light opera.
Price: $450.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 02/04/1927 - HFSID 84757Autograph musical quotation signed "Lehar Franz," dated February 4, 1927, in Vienna. Composed by Franz Lehár, it includes bars of music titled "Paganini." Lehár was a significant figure in Viennese light opera and known for The Merry Widow.
Price: $1,200.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 04/09/1925 - HFSID 262751Autograph musical quotation consists of four measures of music on a lined sheet, signed "Lehár Franz" in pencil on September 4, 1925. This item highlights the contributions of Hungarian composer Franz Lehár to Viennese light opera and popular music.
Price: $900.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 02/14/1941 - HFSID 268452Photograph of composer Franz Lehár signed and inscribed in French: "À Monsieur André Laudemonde/avec toute ma sympathie/Paris 14-2-1941 Lehár Franz". This inscription occurred in German-occupied Paris during World War II, capturing a historical moment.
Price: $475.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 05/05/1933 - HFSID 265693Photograph of composer Franz Lehár, dated 1933, is inscribed and signed: "À Monsieur Robert/sympathies de/Lehár Franz/Paris/5.5.1933" in French. Captured by Ernst Schneider, it highlights Lehár's significance in the revival of Viennese light opera.
Price: $600.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1930 - HFSID 176225Photograph of Franz Lehár seated at a table, composing, signed in Bad Ischl, Austria in 1930, with an inscription noting him as "the most hardworking agent of the Karezag publishing house." Includes a faint signature and an autograph note in German.
Price: $500.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1924 - HFSID 739Photograph of Franz Lehár, composer of The Merry Widow, inscribed and signed with the phrase "Your obedient Lehár". Accompanied by a long note in translated German addressed to an unidentified baroness, expressing a desire to talk again.
Price: $600.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - INSCRIBED MUSICAL QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED 07/15/1946 - HFSID 262756Photograph includes an autograph musical quotation signed in German: "Herr Dr Dante Ciocci [sentiment]/Zurich/15 July 1946/Franz Lehár". Composed by Franz Lehár, a prominent figure in Viennese light opera, known for The Merry Widow.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 175536Picture postcard signed "Franz Lehár", depicting Lehár at a desk composing. Includes a note in translated German to "Lovely Miss Maria", mentioning a broadcast of his operetta The Land of Smiles by Radio Vienna.
Price: $475.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 254970Postcard depicts Franz Lehár sitting at a Hofmann piano, signed "Lehár, Franz" with a note stating, "To play on the Hofmann Grand Piano is always a real pleasure for me." Printed by Hofmann & Czerny A. G. as likely advertisement.
Price: $475.00
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FRANZ LEHAR - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK CIRCA 1927 - HFSID 300049Cardstock photograph of Franz Lehár signed in ink, accompanied by a printed caption recalling an autograph session at the exhibition Vienna and the Viennese on June 10, 1927. Lehár was a significant figure in Viennese light opera.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
