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Schumann, Clara.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Six autograph letters and one letter signed
written in German and in English, about her concerts in Lyons and Paris in 1863 and requesting copies of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas ("...Ich denke die C moll oder G dur (die Kleine) Sonate von Beethoven werden am besten für eine grössere Gesellschaft passen..."), and two letters by Felix Moscheles, 20 pages, 8vo and 16mo, Düsseldorf, Baden, Lyon and London, 1863-1871 where dated; together with: four autograph letters signed by Moscheles ("I. Moscheles") reporting Joachim's engagement as orchestral leader at Weimar in 1850 ("...Der ausgezeichnete Violinspieler Joachim der hier in grosser Achtung stand, hat einen Ruf nach Weimar also Concertmeister bekommen. Er verlässt uns um 15t October, u[nd] man fürchtet, ihn nicht so leicht ersetzen zu können...") and mentioning Wagner, Garibaldi and Rossini; and one clipped signature of Moscheles, with two letters by Felix Moscheles, Leipzig, 1844-1863
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."