Her Have Went Her Have Gone! Her Have Left! All Alone!! Sheet Music Appraisal
Category: Sheet Music
Description
The item is a piece of vintage sheet music with a colorful illustrated cover. The cover depicts a man sitting dejectedly on a barrel next to a howling dog. The man is wearing a suit, hat, and red shoes. The background is a dark, muted purple with some red highlights near the bottom and illustrates spiderwebs and vegetation. The title of the song is prominently displayed at the top in large, stylized red letters: "Her Have Went Her Have Gone! Her Have Left! All Alone!!". Beneath the main title, in smaller text, it indicates "With Ukulele Accompaniment". The words and music are credited to "Words and Music by Earle S. Smith". The publisher's mark, "Chas. E. Roat Music Co.", is located at the bottom center of the cover. The overall aesthetic suggests an early 20th-century style. There are some signs of wear, particularly around the edges and corners, which appear slightly frayed and show some minor creasing. There are also some small red marks along the bottom edge of the cover. The illustration style is somewhat cartoonish and emotive. The paper appears to be moderately aged, but the colors of the illustration remain relatively vibrant.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the provided image of the "Her Have Went Her Have Gone! Her Have Left! All Alone!!" sheet music. The item's condition, as observed from the image, is fair to good. There is apparent edge wear, corner creasing, and some minor staining or marks on the bottom edge. The color registration and overall image quality appear consistent with early 20th-century printing. The artwork is characteristically illustrative for the period, contributing to the piece's visual appeal. Determining authenticity based solely on images is limited. I can visually confirm the title, artist, and publisher, which aligns with typical sheet music production of that era. However, without physical inspection, I cannot definitively verify the paper type, printing process details, or detect subtle signs of reproduction. An in-person examination would be needed to assess paper weight and texture, look for watermarks, and use UV light to check for modern printing inks or repairs. Provenance documentation linking this specific copy to a known collection or original purchase could also strengthen authenticity. The market for vintage sheet music varies greatly depending on the artist, genre, visual appeal of the cover artwork, and rarity. While this piece features a distinctive, somewhat humorous cover, Earle S. Smith is not a widely collected composer. Novelty songs from this period with ukulele accompaniment can have a niche market. Comparables for sheet music in similar condition from lesser-known composers with appealing but not iconic covers typically fall within a modest range. Demand is driven primarily by collectors of vintage ephemera, sheet music collectors, or enthusiasts of the specific historical period or musical style. Factors impacting value are the appealing cover art, the relatively decent condition for its age despite the noted wear, and its representation of early 20th-century popular music and design. The limited fame of the composer and title somewhat dampen the value. Its appeal is primarily based on its aesthetic as a collectible artifact rather than its musical or historical significance. Based on these observations and current market trends for vintage sheet music of this type and condition, I estimate its value.
Appraisal Value
$15 - 30