280. Frigyes Reiner (1888–1963), conductor. Inscribed photograph.

„Vajda M. Pál úrnak kedves fotografus kartársamnak Köszönettel Rei­ner Frigyes Budapest 1921. május” (To my dear fellow photographer, Mr. Pál Vajda, with thanks, Frigyes Rei­ner, Budapest, May 1921). Signed by the photographer below the picture.
Dimensions: 230×165 (405×285) mm. The backing cardboard is repaired in two places.

With:
Autograph letter by Reiner to an unknown recipient.
He apologises for his late reply, explaining: “This is a dog’s life, my dear! From mid-October to May I conducted about 80 concerts, every week a new program, and in addition, constant travel with the orchestra.” He expresses happiness about the recipient’s recovery, and notes that he will not travel to Italy and thus will not visit Budapest. Reiner played a crucial role in introducing Bartók’s music to American audiences.
1 written page(s). Dated: Pittsburgh, February 1, 1948.
 
Starting price: 120 000,-