- 80
Liszt, Franz.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph musical quotation from "Consolation" no.1, for piano, signed ("F.Liszt"), and a large original photograph
the quotation comprising the first ten bars of the work, notated in brown ink on a single two-stave system, 1 page, overall size 9.5 x 27.5cm, laid down on card, later pencil description to mount ("Extrait de: Consolation No. 1..."), no place or date, three faint vertical creases to the paper of the quotation; the photograph showing the composer in three-quarter profile, half length, overall size 38.8 x 28.8cm, on card, no place or date, small scratch to image, edges chipped
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
Liszt's six "Consolations" for piano were published in 1850 (the composition of no.1 dating from 1848).