- 138
Vieuxtemps, Henri.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Two autograph letters signed ("H.Vieuxtemps"), to Jullien and Edouard Wolff, telling him that he has bought a new violin,
to Edouard Wolff, commending his piano etudes and informing him that he was recently bought a new violin [probably a Guarneri], and asking for a copy of Adam's new opera Richard en Palestine, 3 pages, 8vo, integral autograph address-panel, Brussels, 9 November 1844; and to the publisher Jullien in London, describing his current tour of the Orient, his concert in Constantinople, asking about Berlioz and about Jullien's management of the Drury Lane Theatre, 3 pages, 8vo, integral autograph address-panel, Odessa, 11 August 1848 (new style), seal tear with some loss; together with an autograph letter by Bériot, no date
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
The violin that Vieuxtemps refers to in his letter of 1844 is probably the ex-Vieuxtemps, ex-Wilmotte Guarneri del Gesù of circa 1741, which he is known to have acquired at about this time.