Violinists.

including two letters by Charles de Bériot, to Nicolas Masset , one about his collaborator [George Alexander] Osborne,  complaining about unauthorized cuts he has made in his "Grand Duo" for piano and violin on Rossini's Guillaume Tell,  a proof copy of which Osborne has sent him, 2 pages, 4to, with integral autograph address-leaf,  Brussels, 2 July 1845); and another to Masset about the "Duo de cheval de Bronze" 10 January 1842; Ernst. Two letters by Ernst to Dantan about performing Paganini's Sonata on the G-string, news that Paganini is on the point of leaving for America,  7 pages, 8vo, with integral autograph address-panels, Lyons, 19 November 1836 and Marseilles, 23 March 1837) and one by Rode to Norblin, 2 pages, with autograph address-leaf, Bordeaux, 30 September 1823,

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.
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