- 68
Liszt, Franz.
Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Autograph musical quotation from "An die Künstler" (Raabe 540), signed and inscribed ("zur freundlichen Erinnerung an die Tonkünstler Versammlung Weimar Mai [18]70 - FL")
consisting of nine bars, scored for piano, notated in brown ink
1 page, a strip cut down from a larger leaf, c.7.8 x 32cm, Weimar, May 1870, splitting along vertical fold, traces of mount to verso, light spotting
1 page, a strip cut down from a larger leaf, c.7.8 x 32cm, Weimar, May 1870, splitting along vertical fold, traces of mount to verso, light spotting
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
A fine autograph musical quotation from the Festival chorus "An die Künstler" (words by Schiller), composed in 1853 and subsequently revised twice. The second version of 1853-4, scored for two tenor and two bass soloists, male choir and orchestra, was dedicated by Liszt to Wagner.