- 65
Liszt, Franz.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Fine long autograph musical quotation from the "Graner" Mass, signed ("F. Liszt")
comprising twenty-four bars from the Credo movement, inscribed by the composer with the words "qui propter nos homines...", notated for piano in the key of F-sharp major, in dark brown ink on seven two-stave systems,
1 page, large 8vo (25.5 x 17cm), 20-stave paper, no place or date, 1855-1858
1 page, large 8vo (25.5 x 17cm), 20-stave paper, no place or date, 1855-1858
Literature
Raabe 484; LWV I 2 (TNG, 14, p.836)
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
Liszt composed the Missa solemnis zur Einweihung der Basilika in Gran in 1855, for the cathedral in Esztergom (Gran), where it was first performed on 31 August 1856.