- 120
Schoenberg, Arnold.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Arnold Schönberg"), to Herr Winkler
about Alban Berg, explaining that he is now living in Berlin, recommending his favourite pupil Berg as his teacher, giving Berg's address in Vienna, praising Berg's talents as a teacher and urging him to write ("...ich bin nach Berlin übersiedelt...es ist am Besten, Sie lernen eistweilen bei meinem lieblings Schüler, dem Komponisten Alban Berg...")
1 page, 4to, Berlin, no date
1 page, 4to, Berlin, no date
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
The violoncellist Wilhelm Winkler (1892-1973) studied counterpoint with Schoenberg in 1910-1911, later becoming first solo violoncellist at the Vienna Volksoper.