- 19
Brahms, Johannes.
Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 GBP
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Description
- Two autograph letters and printed death notice
1) to the pianist Marie Baumayer, apologising for having promised her too much ("Ich habe leider zu viel versprochen!..."), informing her that the violin part to the sonata is missing and that he cannot find the 'Fantasiestücke', 1 page, 6 x 9.8cm, on a printed visiting card ("Johannes Brahms"), autograph envelope, postmarked 2 February 1894; 2) to Professor Gänsbacher, in pencil, concerning Fräulein Wenzl, 2 pages, 6 x 9.5cm, on a printed visiting card ("Johannes Brahms"), no place or date; 3) Printed death notice, 1 page, 23 x 29cm, black borders, Vienna, 4 April 1897; together with a postcard photograph of the composer and a printed invitation to a Brahms memorial concert in Vienna on 8 May 1898 (5)
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."