- 97
# - Schumann, Robert.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph note to an engraver
providing him with instructions for the engraving of an unidentified composition for piano duet, with autograph heading ('Anmerkungen für den Hrn. Stecher") and an autograph diagram showing the placement of the tempo marking and movement number, noting, amongst other things, that new movements are always to begin on new sides and that there should be an equal number of bars for each part on each side, adding that the designations 'Primo' and 'Secondo' can be dispensed with
...Neue Sätze fangen immer neue Seiten an. -- die Anfänge der Sätze bitte immer nach folgender Einrichtung zu machen:...also stehen auf dem einen System 4 Tacte, sollen auf dem gegenüberstehenden auch nicht mehr sein...die Ueberschriften Primo u. Secondo können ganz wegbleiben...
2 pages, 8vo, blind stamp of Malmedy Mill ('Phenix Paper'), pencil annotations apparently by the engraver, no place or date, vertical and horizontal folds, a few small stains, small tear at head of leaf
...Neue Sätze fangen immer neue Seiten an. -- die Anfänge der Sätze bitte immer nach folgender Einrichtung zu machen:...also stehen auf dem einen System 4 Tacte, sollen auf dem gegenüberstehenden auch nicht mehr sein...die Ueberschriften Primo u. Secondo können ganz wegbleiben...
2 pages, 8vo, blind stamp of Malmedy Mill ('Phenix Paper'), pencil annotations apparently by the engraver, no place or date, vertical and horizontal folds, a few small stains, small tear at head of leaf
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."