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# - Balakirev, Mily.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Photograph signed and autograph musical quotation signed
the photograph laid down on card and inscribed by the composer below the image ("A Monsieur M. D. Calvocoressi en gage de sincère respect. Mili Balakirew. Petersbourg, Mai 1905."); the autograph musical quotation being nine bars from Balakirev's symphonic poem Tamara, notated in brown ink, apparently on card, signed (M. Balakirew")
overall size c.42.5 x 31.5cm, the photograph dated St. Peterburg, May 1905
overall size c.42.5 x 31.5cm, the photograph dated St. Peterburg, May 1905
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
Autograph music by Balakirev is extremely rare at auction. The music critic Michel Dimitri Calvocoressi (1877-1944) was a vigorous proponent of Russian music and a specialist in the music of the "Mighty Handful".