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Mar. 30, 2026
Harold Rome Fanny LP Vinyl Record
Est: $10 - $200
Heritage Records, 1955. Harold Rome performs selections from the musical Fanny on this LP vinyl record, featuring piano and vocal performances. Rome was a renowned American composer and lyricist, celebrated for his work on Broadway and film scores. Tracks include "Restless Heart," "Be Kind to Your Parents," and "To My Wife," among others. The record includes performances by Jack Messing on bass and Herbert Harris on drums. Measuring 10.5"L x 10.5"H, this vintage album is a significant piece of musical history from the mid-20th century. DimensionsSee Description Date or Era20th century
Lion and Unicorn
Feb. 12, 2026
Harold Rome A Touch of Rome Vinyl Record
Est: $30 - $200
Heritage Productions, New York, 1953. Harold Rome, renowned American composer and lyricist, performs piano-vocal renditions of his notable works. This album, A Touch of Rome, includes selections from Broadway musicals such as Pins and Needles (1937), Sing Out the News (1938), Call Me Mister (1946), That's The Ticket (1948), and Wish You Were Here (1952). With a tribute by Moss Hart, this exclusive Heritage recording highlights Rome's wit, melodic talent, and contribution to American musical theatre. Dimensions: 10.5"L x 10.5"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
Nov. 14, 2024
HAROLD ROME - SELF PORTRAIT
Est: $100 - $200
Lot 102 Harold Rome American (1908-1993) Self Portrait (1956) oil on masonite signed lower right 26 x 21 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 35 1/2 x 31 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame Provenance: From the Collection of Fairleigh Dickinson University
Capsule Gallery Auction
Sep. 18, 2024
HAROLD ROME - SELF PORTRAIT
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 91 Harold Rome American (1908-1993) Self Portrait (1956) oil on masonite signed lower right 26 x 21 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 35 1/2 x 31 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame Provenance: From the Collection of Fairleigh Dickinson University
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 07, 2023
Harold Rome, New York, Connecticut (1908 - 1993), abstract, 1970, mixed media, 23 3/4"H x 18 7/8"W
Est: $300 - $500
Harold Rome New York, Connecticut, (1908 - 1993) abstract, 1970 mixed media Signed and dated lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: Harold Jacob Rome (May 27, 1908 – October 26, 1993) was an American composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theater. He was also an artist and art collector. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Rome played piano in local dance bands and was already writing music while studying architecture and law at Yale University. After graduation he worked as an architect in New York City, but continued to pursue his musical interests, arranging music for local bands and writing material for revues at Green Mansions, a Jewish summer resort in the Adirondacks. Much of the music Rome was writing at this time was socially conscious and of little interest to Tin Pan Alley, or that which appeals to the masses.. In 1937, he made his Broadway debut as co-writer, composer, and lyricist of the topical revue Pins and Needles. Pins and Needles was originally written for a small theatrical production directed by Samuel Roland. After a 2-week professional run, it was adapted for performances by members of the then-striking International Garment Workers' Union as an entertainment for its members. Because Roland was associated with left-wing causes, he was asked by ILGWU president David Dubinsky to withdraw. The show was a huge success, running for 1108 performances, and prompted George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart to invite Rome to collaborate on another topical revue, Sing Out the News, in 1938. In the early 1940s, Rome wrote songs for several revues and shows, but it was not until after the end of World War II that he had his next real success with Call Me Mister. His first full-fledged musical was Wish You Were Here in 1952. Additional Broadway credits include Fanny (1954), Destry Rides Again (1959), I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1962), in which Barbra Streisand made her Broadway debut, and The Zulu and the Zayda (1965), which dealt with racial and religious intolerance. He also wrote the lyrics for La Grosse Valise (composer Gerard Calvi), which enjoyed a short run at the 54th Street Theater in 1965. In 1970, he wrote a musical adaptation of Gone with the Wind entitled Scarlett for a Tokyo production with a Japanese cast. It later was staged in English with little success in London and Los Angeles. Rome's music and/or lyrics can be heard in such films as Rear Window, Anchors Aweigh, Thousands Cheer, and Babes on Broadway. In 1991, Rome was presented with a special Drama Desk Award for his "distinctive contribution to musical theater." Later that same year, he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. Rome also was a painter and art collector. He died of a stroke in New York City at the age of 85. Submitted by Kate Brown, relative of Harold Rome
Ripley Auctions
Oct. 07, 2023
Harold Rome, New York, Connecticut (1908-1993), Mother Janus, 1964, oil on canvas, 49 1/2"H x 31 3/4"W (sight), 54 1/2"H x 36 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $500 - $700
Harold Rome New York, Connecticut, (1908-1993) Mother Janus, 1964 oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left. Signed, titled, and dated verso. Biography from the Archives of askART: Harold Jacob Rome (May 27, 1908 – October 26, 1993) was an American composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theater. He was also an artist and art collector. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Rome played piano in local dance bands and was already writing music while studying architecture and law at Yale University. After graduation he worked as an architect in New York City, but continued to pursue his musical interests, arranging music for local bands and writing material for revues at Green Mansions, a Jewish summer resort in the Adirondacks. Much of the music Rome was writing at this time was socially conscious and of little interest to Tin Pan Alley, or that which appeals to the masses.. In 1937, he made his Broadway debut as co-writer, composer, and lyricist of the topical revue Pins and Needles. Pins and Needles was originally written for a small theatrical production directed by Samuel Roland. After a 2-week professional run, it was adapted for performances by members of the then-striking International Garment Workers' Union as an entertainment for its members. Because Roland was associated with left-wing causes, he was asked by ILGWU president David Dubinsky to withdraw. The show was a huge success, running for 1108 performances, and prompted George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart to invite Rome to collaborate on another topical revue, Sing Out the News, in 1938. In the early 1940s, Rome wrote songs for several revues and shows, but it was not until after the end of World War II that he had his next real success with Call Me Mister. His first full-fledged musical was Wish You Were Here in 1952. Additional Broadway credits include Fanny (1954), Destry Rides Again (1959), I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1962), in which Barbra Streisand made her Broadway debut, and The Zulu and the Zayda (1965), which dealt with racial and religious intolerance. He also wrote the lyrics for La Grosse Valise (composer Gerard Calvi), which enjoyed a short run at the 54th Street Theater in 1965. In 1970, he wrote a musical adaptation of Gone with the Wind entitled Scarlett for a Tokyo production with a Japanese cast. It later was staged in English with little success in London and Los Angeles. Rome's music and/or lyrics can be heard in such films as Rear Window, Anchors Aweigh, Thousands Cheer, and Babes on Broadway. In 1991, Rome was presented with a special Drama Desk Award for his "distinctive contribution to musical theater." Later that same year, he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. Rome also was a painter and art collector. He died of a stroke in New York City at the age of 85. Submitted by Kate Brown, relative of Harold Rome
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 20, 2023
Harold Rome, New York, Connecticut (1908-1993), Mother Janus, 1964, oil on canvas, 49 1/2"H x 31 3/4"W (sight), 54 1/2"H x 36 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $500 - $700
Harold Rome New York, Connecticut, (1908-1993) Mother Janus, 1964 oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left. Signed, titled, and dated verso. Biography from the Archives of askART: Harold Jacob Rome (May 27, 1908 – October 26, 1993) was an American composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theater. He was also an artist and art collector. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Rome played piano in local dance bands and was already writing music while studying architecture and law at Yale University. After graduation he worked as an architect in New York City, but continued to pursue his musical interests, arranging music for local bands and writing material for revues at Green Mansions, a Jewish summer resort in the Adirondacks. Much of the music Rome was writing at this time was socially conscious and of little interest to Tin Pan Alley, or that which appeals to the masses.. In 1937, he made his Broadway debut as co-writer, composer, and lyricist of the topical revue Pins and Needles. Pins and Needles was originally written for a small theatrical production directed by Samuel Roland. After a 2-week professional run, it was adapted for performances by members of the then-striking International Garment Workers' Union as an entertainment for its members. Because Roland was associated with left-wing causes, he was asked by ILGWU president David Dubinsky to withdraw. The show was a huge success, running for 1108 performances, and prompted George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart to invite Rome to collaborate on another topical revue, Sing Out the News, in 1938. In the early 1940s, Rome wrote songs for several revues and shows, but it was not until after the end of World War II that he had his next real success with Call Me Mister. His first full-fledged musical was Wish You Were Here in 1952. Additional Broadway credits include Fanny (1954), Destry Rides Again (1959), I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1962), in which Barbra Streisand made her Broadway debut, and The Zulu and the Zayda (1965), which dealt with racial and religious intolerance. He also wrote the lyrics for La Grosse Valise (composer Gerard Calvi), which enjoyed a short run at the 54th Street Theater in 1965. In 1970, he wrote a musical adaptation of Gone with the Wind entitled Scarlett for a Tokyo production with a Japanese cast. It later was staged in English with little success in London and Los Angeles. Rome's music and/or lyrics can be heard in such films as Rear Window, Anchors Aweigh, Thousands Cheer, and Babes on Broadway. In 1991, Rome was presented with a special Drama Desk Award for his "distinctive contribution to musical theater." Later that same year, he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. Rome also was a painter and art collector. He died of a stroke in New York City at the age of 85. Submitted by Kate Brown, relative of Harold Rome
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 29, 2023
Harold Rome, New York, Connecticut (1908-1993), Mother Janus, 1964, oil on canvas, 49 1/2"H x 31 3/4"W (sight), 54 1/2"H x 36 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $500 - $700
Harold Rome New York, Connecticut, (1908-1993) Mother Janus, 1964 oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left. Signed, titled, and dated verso. Biography from the Archives of askART: Harold Jacob Rome (May 27, 1908 – October 26, 1993) was an American composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theater. He was also an artist and art collector. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Rome played piano in local dance bands and was already writing music while studying architecture and law at Yale University. After graduation he worked as an architect in New York City, but continued to pursue his musical interests, arranging music for local bands and writing material for revues at Green Mansions, a Jewish summer resort in the Adirondacks. Much of the music Rome was writing at this time was socially conscious and of little interest to Tin Pan Alley, or that which appeals to the masses.. In 1937, he made his Broadway debut as co-writer, composer, and lyricist of the topical revue Pins and Needles. Pins and Needles was originally written for a small theatrical production directed by Samuel Roland. After a 2-week professional run, it was adapted for performances by members of the then-striking International Garment Workers' Union as an entertainment for its members. Because Roland was associated with left-wing causes, he was asked by ILGWU president David Dubinsky to withdraw. The show was a huge success, running for 1108 performances, and prompted George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart to invite Rome to collaborate on another topical revue, Sing Out the News, in 1938. In the early 1940s, Rome wrote songs for several revues and shows, but it was not until after the end of World War II that he had his next real success with Call Me Mister. His first full-fledged musical was Wish You Were Here in 1952. Additional Broadway credits include Fanny (1954), Destry Rides Again (1959), I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1962), in which Barbra Streisand made her Broadway debut, and The Zulu and the Zayda (1965), which dealt with racial and religious intolerance. He also wrote the lyrics for La Grosse Valise (composer Gerard Calvi), which enjoyed a short run at the 54th Street Theater in 1965. In 1970, he wrote a musical adaptation of Gone with the Wind entitled Scarlett for a Tokyo production with a Japanese cast. It later was staged in English with little success in London and Los Angeles. Rome's music and/or lyrics can be heard in such films as Rear Window, Anchors Aweigh, Thousands Cheer, and Babes on Broadway. In 1991, Rome was presented with a special Drama Desk Award for his "distinctive contribution to musical theater." Later that same year, he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. Rome also was a painter and art collector. He died of a stroke in New York City at the age of 85. Submitted by Kate Brown, relative of Harold Rome
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 22, 2022
HAROLD ROME Joe and Judy Discussing the Sad State of the Theatre.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
HAROLD ROME Joe and Judy Discussing the Sad State of the Theatre. Oil on canvas, 1960. 460x610 mm; 18x24 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower right recto, and signed, dated and titled in ink, on the stretcher verso. Provenance: Private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 19, 2021
Logan, Joshua. (1908 - 1988) & Rome, Harold. (1908-1993): Signed "Fanny" Program
Est: $200 - $300
Souvenir program for the 1954 musical play Fanny, 8.75 x 11.75, signed on the title page in black felt tip by director Joshua Logan and composer/lyricist Harold Rome. In fine condition, with partial splitting to the spine, and the inner booklet detached from the covers. The Broadway production, directed by Logan and choreographed by Helen Tamiris, opened on November 4, 1954, at the Majestic Theatre, where it ran for more than two years before transferring to the Belasco, for a total run of 888 performances. The original cast included Florence Henderson, Ezio Pinza, Mohammed El-Bakkar, and Walter Slezak, who won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
Schubertiade
Jun. 02, 2018
Painting on Paper, Harold Rome (American b. 1908)
Est: $20 - $50
A depiction of abstract figures. Signed lower left and dated 1961. 38.5"x2"9"
Hatch Estate Services
Dec. 20, 2017
(THEATRICAL FIGURES)
Est: $300 - $400
(THEATRICAL FIGURES) Large lot of 34 signed items, largely letters signed by by notable actors, writers and other figures of the theater, includes: JANE POWELL (b. 1929); HAROLD ROME (1908-1993); HAROLD PINTER; FRANCES STERNHAGEN (b. 1930); BETTY BUCKLEY (b. 1947); HELEN HAYES (1900-1993), three T.L.S.''s; DOLORES GRAY (1924-2002), one A.L.S. and one T.L.S.; IRENE WORTH (1916-2002); ROSEMARY HARRIS (b. 1927) JUNE HAVOC (1912-2010), one A.L.S. and one T.L.S.; MARVIN HAMLISCH (1944-2012); FREDERICK LOEWE (1901-1988); JANE ALEXANDER (b. 1939), one T.L.S. and one A.N.S.; ZOE CALDWELL (b. 1933), four A.L.S.''s; JERRY HERMAN (b. 1931), two T.L.S.''s; ELAINE STRITCH (1925-2014), four A.L.S.''s; and JOHN RAITT (1917-2005), four A.L.S.''s. All are very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Mar. 11, 2017
Harold Rome (1908-1993) Oil on Canvas
Est: $200 - $300
Oil on canvas painting signed to lower right by composer and painter Harold Rome and dated 1963. Depicting 2 women, perhaps a mother and daughter, embracing over a colorful background. Housed in a gilt wood frame. 24 inches height, 32 inches width. Frame measures 25 inches height, 33 inches width. 24"H x 32"W
Peachtree & Bennett
Nov. 05, 2016
Harold Rome (American, 1908-1993), "Buffalo Ride #158, patterned abstract oil
Est: $200 - $400
Harold Rome (American, 1908-1993), "Buffalo Ride #158, patterned abstract oil on board, signed lower left "Harold Rome," inscribed with title on verso, measures 20x24 inches unframed, overall 25x29 inches framed. CONDITION: Good, small chip lower left. Rome was a famous composer/song writer/artist (Destry Rides Again) and began his career as an artist and architect until he made it big as a composer. He was also a notable African Art collector.
Huntington Museum of Art
Oct. 25, 2015
Howard Rome, Gouache on Board
Est: $200 - $300
On artist board. Some paint loss areas 14 x 11" unframed
District Auction
Apr. 12, 2015
ROME, Harold. 1961 A Dream of Fair Women Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
1908-1993 American Artist. Mounted on board & linen. Best known as Broadway composer & writter in The Song Writer Hall of Fame & The Drama Desk Awards. First art exhibit, NYC 1940. In the style of DuBuffet. Abstraction expressionist. Professional
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Mar. 08, 2015
ROME, Harold. 1961 A Dream of Fair Women Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
1908-1993 American Artist. Mounted on board & linen. Best known as Broadway composer & writter in The Song Writer Hall of Fame & The Drama Desk Awards. First art exhibit, NYC 1940. In the style of DuBuffet. Abstraction expressionist. Professionally framed & matted Signed & dated lower right. Measures 38 inches by 28 inches in frame.
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.