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Schumann, Robert.
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Description
- Two autograph letters signed ("R. Schumann"; "Robert Schumann")
1) to Dr. Klitzsch, discussing the programme of a proposed concert, suggesting works by Mozart, Bach Cherubini, Mendelssohn and, as encore, a song for chorus and wind instruments which he composed a few weeks ago, noting that he doubts whether he will be strong enough to conduct the whole concert, but will try if the public is likely to react unfavourably to this, only partly published, 4 pages, 8vo, Dresden, 10 June 1847, creasing
2) to Dr. Klitzsch, informing him of the sad news of the death of his one-and-a-half-year-old son Emil, requesting that the proposed concert be postponed by eight to fourteen days, by which time he expects his wife to be fully recovered, 1 page, 8vo, integral blank, Dresden, 22 June 1847
...die Trauer ist in unser Haus gezogen - diesen Morgen starb uns unser jüngstes Kind von ein und ein halb Jahr. Könnte ich mich nun auch aufraffen zum Concert zu kommen, so doch nicht bis dahin meine Frau, die ich so sehr bekümmert sehe...
2) to Dr. Klitzsch, informing him of the sad news of the death of his one-and-a-half-year-old son Emil, requesting that the proposed concert be postponed by eight to fourteen days, by which time he expects his wife to be fully recovered, 1 page, 8vo, integral blank, Dresden, 22 June 1847
...die Trauer ist in unser Haus gezogen - diesen Morgen starb uns unser jüngstes Kind von ein und ein halb Jahr. Könnte ich mich nun auch aufraffen zum Concert zu kommen, so doch nicht bis dahin meine Frau, die ich so sehr bekümmert sehe...
Provenance
1): sold in these rooms on 12 August 1942 (lot 458)
Literature
1): only partly published in Jansen 302, pp.270-271; 2): Jansen 304, p.271
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Karl Emanuel Klitzsch (1810-1889) was a teacher and director of music at Zwickau, with responsibility for the two main churches and the Musikverein concerts. He was also a contributor to Schumann's journal, the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik; in 1847 he organised the first Schumann festival.