Sapellnikoff, Wassily. (1867–1941) Signed PhotographExceptionally rare signed halftone photograph (portrait by Hay Whightson) of the great Russian pianist, who has penned his name to a single sheet removed from a 1923 concert program. Dated "22 1 23" to the lower edge in an unknown hand. In fine condition. 5. 75 x 8. 5 inches (14. 5 x 21. 5 cm.). Born in Odessa, Sapellnikoff studied at the Odessa Conservatory and taught at the Moscow Conservatory. He toured with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in Germany,