Moonlight and Roses Sheet Music Appraisal
Category: Sheet Music
Description
This is a piece of vintage sheet music titled "Moonlight and Roses". The sheet music is in good condition with some signs of age appropriate wear, including some discoloration and slight creasing around the edges. The sheet music features a black and white portrait of a man in the center, enclosed in an ornate frame with rose and branch decorations. Above the portrait, the title "Moonlight and Roses" is printed in large, decorative font. Below the portrait, smaller text indicates composition credits: "by Edwin H. Lemare Ben Black and Neil Moret". At the bottom of the sheet music, there is a logo which appears to read "Villa Moret Inc. 729 Mission St San Francisco Calif.". The sheet music has folded edges on the corners as well as along the vertical axis. The overall aesthetic suggests a publication from the early to mid-20th century, likely a popular tune of the era. The paper appears to be of a typical thickness for sheet music from this period. There is a faint stamp or marking on the bottom left corner.
Appraisal Report
Based on my visual examination via the provided image, this 'Moonlight and Roses' sheet music appears to be a genuine vintage piece. The condition I observe shows typical age-appropriate wear, including discoloration and creasing around the edges and along the vertical fold line, which is common for sheet music of this era. The printed details, including the portrait, title font, composer credits, and the "Villa Moret Inc." publisher logo, all align with the expected style and printing methods of the early to mid-20th century. While the overall condition is good for its age, the creasing and discoloration slightly impact its collector appeal compared to a pristine copy. Sheet music, as a collectible category, generally sees consistent demand for popular tunes, but individual titles rarely achieve high values unless they are either extremely scarce, tied to a major historical or cultural event, or signed by the composers/performers. This particular piece, while a popular song, is relatively common in the vintage sheet music market. Market comparables for similar vintage sheet music from popular composers of this period in good condition typically range. Without physical examination, I cannot definitively verify the paper type beyond a visual assessment, nor can I confirm if the faint marking on the bottom left is a significant stamp or simply a minor imperfection. Full authentication and a more precise valuation would necessitate in-hand examination to confirm paper quality, assess any hidden damage, investigate the faint mark, and potentially examine the print quality under magnification to rule out modern reproductions. Provenance documentation regarding the item's history would also add significant value.
Appraisal Value
$5-15