Irena Dubiska (1899-1989)-one of the most talented Polish violinists in history, she started learning to play at the age of 5, graduated from the music school in Berlin with a gold medal in 1912, made her stage debut in Württemberg in 1908, played in Warsaw for the first time in 1919. Since 1913 she was active in teaching, and from 1919 she was a professor at the conservatory and then at the State Higher School of Music in Warsaw. She educated many outstanding musicians, including Wanda Wiłkomirska. Juror of numerous competitions. Winner of numerous awards and decorations.
Handwritten dedication in pen (stating: To the excellent Master Mr. Gracjan Lepianko with thanks Irena Dubiska 23.X.60.r.(?) on a sheet glued at the bottom of the sheet with dimensions 22.7 x 15.8 cm. Embedded in the sheet is a postcard photograph showing I.D. with violin (verso description: 2 Dubiska), measuring 13.9 x 9 cm.
Condition: sheet slightly yellowed, with creases and stains, photograph with small creases in corners(from dry mounting in sheet).
Gracjan Lepianko (1905 - 15 May 1991) - a Warsaw restorer who ran the Office for the Repair of Works of Art and Artistic Objects at 10 Krakowskie Przedmieście Street for several decades. He graduated from the Schools of Drawing and Painting at 9 Wierzbowa Street, the School of Applied Art at Chmielna Street and the School of Decorative Arts at Myśliwiecka Street, obtaining the title of master decorative painter and master of artistic metal products. He began studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, but the financial situation forced him to interrupt his studies and take up a job. He became self-employed in 1931 and changed locations several times(before, 1952, he ended up in Krakowskie Przedmieście). He was passionate about sports, training amateur boxing and wrestling. During World War II, a passion for reviving "dead"/destroyed objects awoke in him. He not only repaired but also collected antiques. After the war he became very popular, there were films about him, mentions in the press and guidebooks. Visited by numerous celebrities(of many fields), who sometimes left commemorative entries.
