^Lot 639 Mischa Elman

Russian violinist (1891-1967), who began his virtuosic career as a child and played Carnegie Hall at age 17. His recording career spanned six decades, and in 1943 his record sales exceeded two million. Vintage pearl-finish 6 x 8 photo, signed and inscribed vertically in fountain pen “To Mrs. Elinore Sayre, with best wishes, Mischa Elman.” In fine condition, with mild scattered marks and creases, some silvering to darker areas, and slight irregular adhesion in the inscription.