- 38
Czerny, Carl.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph document signed by the composer ("Carl Czerny"), and also by Thalberg, Diabelli, Fischhof and others
recommending Leonhardt Mälzel's mechanism, designed to facilitate the independence of pianists' fingers and the practice of trills, as an important and useful aid, which also serves to extend the hand ("...Nach dem Ersuchen des Herrn Leonhardt Mälzel, habe ich die von demselben nun erfundene Maschine, welche den Zweck hat, dem Clavierspieler für die Unabhängigkeit der Finger u[nd] besonders der Übung der Triller eine bedeutende u[nd] nützliche Vorübung zu verschaffen...Ebendasselbe gilt von einer Spannmaschine, welche den Fingern die nöthige Ausdehnung verschafft..."), 1 page, large 4to, annotated on verso, on headed paper, creased along folds, Vienna, 16 June 1836, together with autograph letter signed ("Carl Czerny"), to the publisher Robert Cocks, about Beethoven, replying to a request to write something for the Musical Miscellany, informing him that he has sent an article on Beethoven to the publisher's father, explaining that he considers the musical life of Vienna to be too uninteresting to merit a regular report, giving news of his present work, arranging an oratorio for piano, four hands, and announcing that he has concluded a contract with the publisher Glöggl, 2 pages, large 4to, integral autograph address-panel, postmarked trace or seal, seal-tear, some spotting and browning, creased at folds, Vienna 30 January 1852
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."