German violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. He was a close associate of Johannes Brahms, who wrote a number of works (including the Violin Concerto) specifically with Joachim’s talents in mind. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by H. Hering of London, signed in the lower border in black ink. In very good condition, with several noticeable horizontal creases and a few trivial spots. RR Auction COA.
