Joseph Szigeti Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOSEPH SZIGETI
Born: September 05, 1892 in Budapest, Hungary
Died: February 19, 1973 in Lucerne, Switzerland
Biography
Joseph Szigeti (1892-1973) debuted as a child prodigy, touring and recording until his retirement in 1960. Known as "the scholarly violinist," he championed works by contemporary composers, including his lifelong friend Bela Bartok. Szigeti and his wife Wanda (Ostrowska) Szigeti lived mostly in the US from 1939 to 1960, returning thereafter to Switzerland. Szigeti's memoirs, With Strings Attached were published in 1947. Szigeti on the Violin appeared in 1969.
Film Credits
1944-Hollywood-Canteen (Sound), 1944-Hollywood-Canteen (in person), 1967-The-Bell-Telephone-Hour (in person)
Style
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - ANNOTATED AUTOGRAPH ENVELOPE SIGNED - HFSID 167216Envelope signed by Joseph Szigeti, addressed to Miss Frances Winwar, includes the inscription "From Szigeti/Miss Frances Winwar/(to be called for)" in black ink. The envelope is imprinted with the Hotel New Weston, New York, with no date provided.Price: $160.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH 11/24/1942 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 22852Strip of paper contains ink signatures from Joseph Szigeti dated "24 Nov. 1942" and Albert D. Lasker on opposite sides. Szigeti, a renowned violinist, and Lasker, an influential advertising figure, both made significant contributions in their fields.
Price: $180.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 49494Letter from Joseph Szigeti, signed as "Joska", addressed to friend Frances Winwar, inviting her to visit. Mentioning feeling depleted and discussing a film idea, the letter is dated from New York on Hotel New Weston letterhead.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/15/1960 - HFSID 49505Autograph letter signed by Joseph Szigeti, dated November 15, 1960, discussing his new home in Switzerland and musical projects. Addressed to Frances Winwar, it includes insights about his recording contract and ongoing literary work.
Price: $460.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/18/1945 - HFSID 49501Autograph letter signed: "Joska", dated January 18, 1945, addressed to "Dear Frances" Winwar, discussing revisions of his memoirs. Joseph Szigeti expresses gratitude and mentions sending rewritten pages, highlighting the collaboration on his work With Strings Attached.
Price: $460.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/16/1959 - HFSID 49496Autograph letter signed "Joska", dated February 16, 1959, invites Frances Winwar to meet at the Philharmonic and congratulates her on the success of her book on Edgar Allan Poe. Written on Trans-Canada Airlines letterhead.
Price: $360.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/18/1945 - HFSID 49493Autograph letter signed by Joseph Szigeti, dated April 18, 1945, addressed to Frances Winwar. In the letter, Szigeti discusses his memoirs, requesting her critical feedback on the concluding chapter. He expresses gratitude and mentions personal updates.
Price: $460.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/23/1945 - HFSID 49492Autograph letter signed by Joseph Szigeti, dated April 23, 1945, discussing draft chapters of his memoirs sent to Frances Winwar. Szigeti expresses impatience for completion and appreciation for her help, while mentioning personal details in the postscript.
Price: $460.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/05/1946 - HFSID 49506Autograph letter signed by Joseph Szigeti, dated May 5, 1946, on personal letterhead, addressing Frances Winwar. Szigeti expresses regret for missing a prior meeting, discussing plans for a visit to New York and mentioning an upcoming trip to London.
Price: $420.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/20/1945 - HFSID 49509Autograph letter signed: "Joska", dated May 20, 1945, expressing Joseph Szigeti's challenges in working on his memoirs. Addressed to "Dear Frances", the letter reflects on personal and professional matters, with Szigeti thanking Frances Winwar for her assistance.
Sale Price $385.00
$460.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/25/1944 - HFSID 49508Autograph letter signed by Joseph Szigeti, dated May 25, 1944, addresses Frances Winwar, requesting a Wilde quote for his memoirs. Szigeti discusses his life, upcoming concerts, and literary interests, reflecting on the relationship between painters and nature.
Price: $460.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/16/1945 - HFSID 49507Autograph letter signed by Joseph Szigeti, dated November 16, 1945, expressing admiration for Frances Winwar's book and discussing his memoirs With Strings Attached. Written on Great Northern Railway letterhead while traveling from Portland to Vancouver.
Price: $460.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/5 - HFSID 49497Autograph letter signed by Joseph Szigeti, using the name Joska, addressed to "Dear Frances" on December 5, expressing hopes to meet soon. Szigeti is noted for his contributions to contemporary music and his connection to composer Bela Bartok.
Price: $360.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 1939 - HFSID 225587Photograph of violinist Joseph Szigeti includes an autograph quotation signed, stating, "For Kenneth Kendall/with every good wish/from Joseph Szigeti." The image is mounted with hand-drawn music notes by Szigeti, known as "the scholarly violinist."
Price: $650.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1961 - HFSID 101449Index card signed by Joseph Szigeti, including a photograph of him playing the violin. Autograph sentiment reads, "With best wishes/Joseph Szigeti/1961" in blue ink. Additional pencil notes are present, with some creasing and light soiling.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 146560Clipped signature of Joseph Szigeti, signed in black ink, is clipped from a program. Szigeti, a Hungarian virtuoso violinist renowned for championing contemporary composers, toured and recorded until his retirement in 1960. Ink note appears under the signature.
Price: $140.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED 1925 - HFSID 22851Postcard portrait inscribed and signed by Joseph Szigeti reads: "To Miss S. E. Gibbons/in remembrance of/Joseph Szigeti/Philadelphia 1925". The image is a printed photograph of a painting by Max Oppenheim, depicting Szigeti playing the violin.
Sale Price $485.00
$575.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 49498Picture postcard signed on the verso by Joseph Szigeti, featuring his painting by Max Oppenheimer. It includes a handwritten note stating, "Season's Greetings and Good Wishes!" and his signature. The postcard is from Lake Placid, N.Y., with no date.
Price: $320.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - PROGRAM SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 154819Concert program signed by Joseph Szigeti and Nikita Magaloff, noting their names "Joseph Szigeti" and "Nikita Magaloff". The program is from a classical concert at the Bellingham Normal School in the late 1930s, with historical significance.
Price: $320.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/03/1943 - HFSID 49504Typed letter signed by Joseph Szigeti in 1943, addressed to Frances Winwar, discusses her biography of Oscar Wilde and his musical projects. Szigeti expresses admiration for her work and reflects on his past experiences in London.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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JOSEPH "JOSKA" SZIGETI - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/24/1945 - HFSID 49503Typed letter signed: "Joska" from Joseph Szigeti, dated August 24, 1945, discussing his manuscript and offering to read Frances Winwar's galley proofs. Szigeti includes an enclosed German piece and mentions upcoming arrangements for a tour.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
