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Schumann, Robert.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of two songs from the Liederalbum für die Jugend Op.79, ''Vom Schlaraffenland'' (no.5) and ''Des Knaben Berglied'', (no.8)
Settings, respectively, of Hoffman von Fallersleben and Uhland, working manuscripts, with corrections and alterations, with markings and notes for the printer ("Auf 1 Seite...der 2te Vers bleibt aus"), notated in brown ink on three systems of two and three staves, with later presentation inscription by Clara Schumann: "Handschrift von Robert Schumann Herrn Eduard Speyer zu freundlichem Errinern Clara Schumann Frankf[urt] am M[ain] d.2te Nov 91"
2 pages, 19 x 25cms, mounted on paper, no place or date [1849]
2 pages, 19 x 25cms, mounted on paper, no place or date [1849]
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
This is an apparently previously unknown manuscript, unrecorded by McCorkle. No source exists hitherto for no.5; a sketch for no.8 survives in the Dresden Landesbibliothek (Mus 5636-K-509). The set was composed between 21 April and 13 May 1849 and contains some of Schumann's best-loved works. It was presented by Clara Schumann to Eduard Speyer in the last years of her life. Speyer was an important collector, especially of music manuscripts of Schumann, Brahms and Elgar.