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Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fine autograph albumleaf of a "Canone a 2", signed and inscribed by the composer ("An Herrn Arthur Lutze, in freundlicher Erinnerung an die Wassersnoth in Torgau und den Aufenthalt in Leipzig 25 Jan, 1841, Felix MendelssohnBartholdy")
1 page, oblong 8vo (c.10 x 16.5cms), inscribed at foot of the page by another hand, ("Donnerstag d. 4. Novbr. 1847. Abends 9 1/2 Uhr.")
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
Arthur Lutze (1813-1870) was a homeopathic doctor. In 1841, he was on a journey near the river Elbe where his progress was halted because of flooding at Torgau; he was diverted to Halle and thence to Leipzig, where he met and was warmly received by Mendelssohn. This canon, given to him by the composer, was published by Lutze in his autobiography (1866), where the whole event is described. A solution is contained in The Mendelssohns on Honeymoon, ed. by P. Ward Jones, Oxford 1997, p. 205. We are grateful for the assistance of Dr Ralf Wehner in our cataloging of this item.