- 222
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Document signed ("JW Goethe")
- ink on paper
about an administrative matter relating to the Grand Ducal Botanical Garden
...Da nun die Administration des botanischen Gartens also gestellt ist, daß den völligen Aufwand zu leisten gar wohl möglich wird; so ist man überzeugt H. Hofrath D. Voigt werde das Geschäft also leiten, daß kein weiterer Anspruch auf ausserordentlichen Zuschuss hervortrete...
1 page, 4to (330 x 200mm.), integral address panel, Jena, 29 October 1821, seal tears
...Da nun die Administration des botanischen Gartens also gestellt ist, daß den völligen Aufwand zu leisten gar wohl möglich wird; so ist man überzeugt H. Hofrath D. Voigt werde das Geschäft also leiten, daß kein weiterer Anspruch auf ausserordentlichen Zuschuss hervortrete...
1 page, 4to (330 x 200mm.), integral address panel, Jena, 29 October 1821, seal tears
Provenance
From the collection of William Reeves (acquired at the sale in these rooms, 31 July 1944)
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 fine document is addressed on the integral leaf to Court Councillor Dr. Voigt and signed by Goethe in his capacity as cultural minister with responsibility for science and the arts.