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Lot 64
  • 64

Liszt, Franz.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Corrected proof of Liszt's piano transcription of Anton Rubinstein's song 'O! wenn es doch immer so bliebe!' (Raabe 239/1)
the printed proof with Liszt's extensive corrections and annotations marked in cerise ink, some corrections written on hand-drawn stave lines and entered in the margins of the proof, with a pencil note from the editor to the printer ("Herr Aaron"), requesting him to make the corrections very carefully and to return this copy to him afterwards



proof paginated '5'-'17', 4to (27.5 x 19.5cm), autograph corrections on 11 pages, dated by the editor 14 December 1880, small tear to first page of music, very slightly affecting engraved surface

Provenance

From the William Reeves collection

Literature

Raabe, ii (1931), p.282

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."

Catalogue Note

Liszt's fine transcription of the song 'O! wenn es doch immer so bliebe!' by the Russian pianist and composer Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894), printed by Röder, appeared in 1881.