Zino Francescatti Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ZINO FRANCESCATTI
Born: August 09, 1902 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Died: September 17, 1991 in La Ciotat, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Biography
Zino Francescatti (1902-1991) was a legendary violinist. At ten years of age he played the Beethoven violin concerto with an orchestra. He went to Paris in 1927 to teach violin at the Ecole Normale de Musique. The first world tour concerts of the French-born virtuoso were in 1931 and 1939. His American debut was in 1939 with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Francescatti played the famous "Hart Stradivarius" of 1727. Upon his retirement, he sold the instrument to fund his Zino Francescatti Foundation, dedicated to training young violinists.
Film Credits
1938-Accord-final (Music Department), 1938-Accord-final (in person), 1959-1961-The-Bell-Telephone-Hour (in person)
Style
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ZINO FRANCESCATTI - AUTOGRAPH 6/1974 - HFSID 266635Card inscribed with a signature from Zino Francescatti, translated as "[To Miss/Pelseneur/Zino Francescatti/Brussels 6 May 1974". Includes a captioned magazine photograph affixed on the left, highlighting Francescatti's career as a legendary violinist.Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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ZINO FRANCESCATTI - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1938 - HFSID 165544Photograph of Zino Francescatti, inscribed and signed: "A Julio Guidi/Zino Francescatti/1938". Highlighting his legacy as a violin virtuoso, he performed internationally and played the "Hart Stradivarius," later establishing a foundation for young violinists.
Price: $440.00
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ZINO FRANCESCATTI - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1949 - HFSID 274617Program signed: "Zino Francescatti", a 38-page program from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's 54th season featuring Zino Francescatti as violin soloist. Signed on the front cover, it highlights his notable career as a legendary violinist.
Price: $240.00
