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# - German composers and musicians.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Good collection of autograph letters and autograph musical quotations signed, including by
Lortzing (about Czar und Zimmermann, sending the score and parts to a theater in Weimar), Diabelli (2-page autograph musical manuscript signed), Carl Loewe (about an oratorio), Spohr (to J. A. André, about the orchestral forces in a symphony), Methfessel, Ferdinand Ries (2), Moszkowski (one autograph letter and one autograph musical quotation), Reissiger, Genée, Kücken, Kreutzer, M. Krebs, H. Levi, Kalkbrenner, Pfitzner (3 quotations on one page, including from Palestrina), Taubert, Volkmann, Lehár, Offenbach, Joachim, Rubinstein, and Mottl
around 30 items, some on visiting cards, Berlin, London, Hamburg and elsewhere, mostly nineteenth century, some items laid down, a few small tears
around 30 items, some on visiting cards, Berlin, London, Hamburg and elsewhere, mostly nineteenth century, some items laid down, a few small tears
Provenance
From the William Reeves collection
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."