Remarkable Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840) generally regarded as the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Paganini’s striking appearance and seemingly superhuman skill on the instrument led many to believe that he was in league with the devil, an image he did nothing to dispel. His fiendishly demanding (and sometimes beautiful) works for the violin, particularly the Caprices, remain a cornerstone of the repertoire. Scarce ink signature, “Nicolo Paganini, Paris, le 26 Avril 1831,” adding a sentiment in French, on an off-white 4 x 1.75 slip affixed to an early gray-green 9 x 3.5 sheet with collector’s descriptive caption. After enjoying tremendous success in Italy, Austria, and Germany, Paganini made his Paris debut on March 9, 1831, followed by his London debut on June 3. Tiny edge tear and faint horizontal fold to slip, otherwise fine condition. A bold and handsome example! RRAuction COA.
