Lot 1064
Gershwin, George (1898-1937), American composer and pianist; collaborator with Ira Gershwin (elder brother) on numerous Broadway shows, won Pulitzr Prize for his folk opera "Porgy and Bess".
Document signed "George Gershwin", 5¼" x 7¼", February 9, 1936, program cover of the "Forty-Third Sunday Concert" with the National Symphony Orchestra, where Gershwin was the featured pianist; also signed by Hans Kindler, who was the conductor that day; Very Fine; professionally matted with a photo of Gershwin, illustrated sheet music from "Porgy and Bess" and two descriptive plaques, and framed to an overall 32" x 30"; a handsome presentation.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Expertization: Kenneth Laurence COA.
At this concert Gershwin played "Concerto in F" and a five-movement orchestral suite from "Porgy and Bess".
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