Ignacy Jan Paderewski Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI
Born: November 6, 1860 in Kurilovka, Podolia Governorate, Russian Empire
Died: June 29, 1941 in New York City, New York
Died: June 29, 1941 in New York City, New York
Polish pianist and composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) made his professional debut in Vienna in 1887 and quickly established himself as an interpreter of Schumann, Chopin, Liszt and Beethoven. He wrote the piano piece Legende Op. 16 in 1888, and his other works include Minuet in G and the opera, Manru. The virtuoso pianist was also a philanthropist and Polish patriot. Paderewski interrupted his concert career in 1919 to serve as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. He stepped forward to serve his country again in 1939. Although he refused the title of Prime Minister, he served as President of the Polish National Council, an advisory body serving the President of Poland and the Polish government in exile after Germany and the Soviet Union invaded and occupied Poland (September 1939). The Polish government in exile was based first in Paris, but by the date of this signature had been forced to relocate to London. (France, too, had fallen to the Germans.) Paderewski also headed the Polish Relief Fund, giving benefit concerts in England and the United States. He died while performing this service to his homeland, and was temporarily buried in Arlington National Cemetery (at the authorization of President Franklin D. Roosevelt) until his body could be returned to his Poland. He was finally given a state funeral in a truly independent Poland on June 29, 1992 - 51 years after his death.
2000 The Girl from Oradour (Sound), 1941 Birth of the Blues (Sound), 1988 Powrót do Polski (Sound), 2011 L'Ambassadeur & moi (Sound), 1943 Higher and Higher (Sound), 1950 The Golden Twenties (Other), 1943 The Great Paderewski (Other), 1946 El ángel desnudo (Sound), 1946 El ángel desnudo (in person), 1937 Moonlight Sonata (Sound), 1937 Moonlight Sonata (in person), 1943 Variety Jubilee (Sound), 1999 The Art of Piano (Other)
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI The Polish composer and politician signs his name in pencil on this sheet with his photo attached Signature: "I J Paderewski" in pencil, irregularly cut 5x3½ sheet, affixed to 5¼x3¾ blue page. Magazine photo of Paderewski (b/w, 2½x3¼) affixed to left of signature. read more...
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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IGNACE JAN PADEREWSKI The pianist and political figure signs his name with the date on this slip of paper Signature: "I J Paderewski/N.Y. Jan. 1892", 3¾x2¼. Polish pianist and read more...
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI This letter to a friend is signed by the Polish composer and political figure Autograph letter signed: " I J Paderewski", 1p, 4½x7. On personal letterhead. No place, no date. To "My dear Mr Palmer" read more...
Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI The Polish pianist and Prime minister signs this note to an acquaintance Autograph Note signed: "I J Paderewski", 5¼x1¾ lined slip. In full: "Kindly forgive my inability of writing, dear Mr. Porges, and accept with warmest greetings my very kindest regards. read more...
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI This slip of paper is signed by the Polish pianist who also served as Prime Minister Autograph Sentiment signed: "with every good wish/from I J Paderewski", 3½x2 read more...
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI The Polish pianist, composer and Prime Minister signs his name with a sentiment Autograph sentiment signed: "yours truly/I.J. Paderewski," 1p, 4x3¾. Polish pianist and read more...
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI This signature with a sentiment is signed by the Polish composer and politician, dated 1928 Autograph Sentiment signed: "with every good wish/from I J Paderewski/21-XI 1928", 10x7. Pencil notation (unknown hand) to left of signature, which is also framed in pencil. read more...
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI This signature of the Polish pianist and composer is written with best wishes, dated 1909 Autograph sentiment signed: "with compliments and best wishes/of I J Paderewski/1-XII. 1909", 4½x3½. Pencil note on verso (unknown hand): "Received December 2nd 1909/Recital on November 2nd 1909. read more...
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI The Polish composer and political figure signs his name with good wishes on this pensive photograph of himself Inscribed photograph signed: "To Mr. R. Sooy/with every good wish/IJ Paderewski". Sepia, 7¼x9¼. read more...
Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI Signed 7x9 photo of the Polish composer and politician frowning Photograph signed: "I J Paderewski". B/w, 7x9. Polish pianist and composer Ignacy Paderewski read more...
Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI Early 4x6 photo of the Polish politician and composer, signed on the image in English Photograph signed: "yours truly/I J Paderewski" on image. Sepia, 4¼x6½ overall, image 4x5¾ (two surfaces). read more...
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI Framed and signed sepia-toned portrait of a youthful Paderewski in dark coat and white shirt Photograph signed "I J Paderewski". B/w sepia-toned, 6x7 in 10x11¾ matte and frame. read more...
Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI As head of the Polish National Council he pens his World War II-dated signature with inscription in Polish on a 7x9 photo of himself, framed in the Gallery of History style to 14x20 Photograph signed: "I.J. Paderewski" as President of the Polish National Council. read more...
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI The composer pens four measures of one of his piano compositions, inscribing and dating it 1892 Inscribed Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Dr. E. S. Kimball/in kind remembrance/I J Paderewski", 7½x5 sheet (likely a letterhead) affixed to another sheet of the same size. read more...
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI Original 12x17 pencil portrait of Paderewski, signed in pencil by him and by the artist in 1923, framed in the Gallery of History style to 22x32 Original Art signed: "I. J. Paderewski/17-I/1923" in pencil. Pencil drawing, 12¼x17¼. read more...
Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI The Polish composer and pianist signs this 7x9 sepia photo below his image Photograph Mount signed: "I.J. Paderewski". Sepia, 10x12 overall, image 7¼x9½ (two surfaces). Imprinted: "©/Hartsook/Photo/S.F.-L.A. read more...
Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI This postcard featuring a river scene in Argentina is signed by the Polish composer Picture Post Card signed: "I J Paderewski/1911/Obre". Color, 3½x5½. Addressed by him on verso to Elvira Hertz, Buenos Aires. Postmarked Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 13, 1911. read more...
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI Signed sepia postcard photo of the composer, postmarked on verso in 1927 Picture post card signed: "I J Paderewski". Sepiatone, 3½x5¼. Addressed on verso (unknown hand) to Miss Elsie Marsh, London, postmarked Norway, December 3, 1927. read more...
Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00