Marian MACDOWELL (Pianist): Signed Photo to Marion BAUER (Composer)

[MacDowell, Edward. (1860-1908)] MacDowell, Marian. (1857-1956) Signed Photograph to Marion Bauer Original photograph of the American composer who at the turn of the 20th century was American’s best-known both at home and abroad, signed and inscribed 11 years after his death by his widow, Marian MacDowell.  At the lower left corner of the photograph, she has penned a greeting to Miss Marion Bauer and dated August 25, 1919 in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Sepia-toned photograph with the left edge rough and one small scratch at the upper right; otherwise in fine condition. 5 x 7 inches (12.5 x 17.7 cm).Marian MacDowell was herself a pianist and the founder and developer of the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, an important artists' colony which has continued to support the arts for more than a century.  The recipient of the photograph was Marion Eugénie Bauer (1882 - 1955), American composer, teacher, writer, and music critic who played an active role in shaping American musical identity in the early half of the twentieth century. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

Marian MacDowell was herself a pianist and the founder and developer of the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, an important artists' colony which has continued to support the arts for more than a century.  The recipient of the photograph was Marion Eugénie Bauer (1882 - 1955), American composer, teacher, writer, and music critic who played an active role in shaping American musical identity in the early half of the twentieth century.