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Lot 98
  • 98

# - Schumann, Robert.

Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Autograph receipt signed ("Robert Schumann")
acknowledging his handing over for publication of his Fünf Stücke im Volkston for violoncello (violin ad libitum) and piano, Op.102, to C. Luckhardt in Kassel, and his receipt of the stipulated honorarium



...Der Unterzeichnete bescheinigt hierdurch den Verlag seiner Composition V Stücke im Volkston für Violoncell und Pianoforte Op.102 Herrn Musikalienverleger C. Luckhardt in Cassel übergeben und das dafür stipulirte Honorar von ihm empfangen zu haben...



1 page, oblong 8vo, "BATH" paper, annotated by the recipient on the verso, Düsseldorf, 10 May 1851, vertical and horizontal folds, light creasing at edges

Provenance

Sale in these rooms, 20 June 1928 (lot 576).

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

Composed in 1849, The Fünf Stücke im Volkston for violoncello (violin ad libitum) and piano, Op.102, were published in two volumes in 1851 by C. Luckhardt in Kassel.