- 139
Vieuxtemps, Henri.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Autograph letter signed ("H.Vieuxtemps"), with five musical examples, containing virtuoso violin passages
written in French and German to a young Hungarian violinist, apologizing for not sending her his music earlier, assuring her that his Romance no. 3 in C, and the Morceau in A minor go perfectly together, giving her precise guidance on playing the Morceau, including the fingering of the staccato passage, and use of the bow lightly on the string ("...Employez l'archet du milieu jusqu'a la pointe et de retour, très léger sur la corde, he commends her fine bow-arm, telling her that he never wanted to listen to lady violinists until she appeared, 7 pages, 8vo, small carte-de-visite photograph laid down by Vieuxtemps at the end of his postscript, Hanover, 26 November 1864, some paper-loss at hinges repaired, with slight loss to a few letters on one 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."