Schoenberg, Arnold.

being an extensively revised draft, written in black ink, with numerous alterations, corrections, revisions and deletions in black ink and blue pencil, some insertions added in the margins, others on additional slips of paper pasted over the original



9 pages, large folio,  Zehlendorf, 1912, paper-clip stain, creased at folds

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.
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Autograph working manuscripts by Schoenberg are of great rarity at auction. This article, entitled Parsifal and Copyright, first published in the Konzert-Taschenbuch, Berlin, 1912 and reprinted in Style and Idea, London, 1975, pp. 491-496. The manuscript clearly shows the developing and fine-tuning of his theme which, in this case deals not only with the financial aspect of German copyright law, but also with the artistic problems of performances at Bayreuth.