- 166
Wagner, Cosima.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Six letters by Cosima Wagner
four autograph, signed ("Cosima de Bülow", C. Wagner, geb. Liszt" and "C. Wagner"), about Wagner and Liszt, written in French and German, to various recipients including Lassen and Julius Altmann, one written on the tenth anniversary of Cosima and Wagner's co-habitation, about the events surrounding the premiere of Tristan and the ménage-à-trois of Wagner, Bülow and herself in Munich, giving news of Liszt and his recently performed oratorio St Elisabeth, discussing the conducting commitments of von Bülow, describing Liszt's dejection after a performance of Tristan, giving voice to the intentions and attitudes of her husband and sending greetings from Wagner and von Bülow; with an autograph letter signed by von Bülow
seven items in all, [c.1860-1925]
seven items in all, [c.1860-1925]
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."