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Lot 48
  • 48

# - Fauré, Gabriel.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Collection of forty photographs of Fauré and his circle, one signed by Fauré, many inscribed and dated by Marguerite Hasselmans, Fauré's mistress, including some unpublished items
the cabinet-style photograph signed ("GabrielFau[ré], Nice 27 Janvier 1902"),  together with four photographs of Dukas, about twenty-five showing Fauré alone or in groups, several with Marguerite (including at Béziers in 1902), Honegger, Philippe Fauré (the composer's son) and others, and a few of Marguerite alone, some mounted on album-leaves and inscribed by Marguerite,  40 photographs in all, various sizes (about half are oblong 4to, c.17.5 x 23.5), including 4 postcards, Béziers, Nice, Lausanne, Bad Ems, Lugano, Evian, Venice, and Fauré's house at Annecy-le-Vieux, dated 1902-1926, Fauré's signature cropped, some staining

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."