- 76
Burne-Jones, Sir Edward.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Five autograph letters signed ("E.B.J."), four to George Henschel and one to his wife Lillian
- ink on paper
thanking him warmly for his letters and testaments of friendship, providing details of a photographer, describing a recitation by Henschel to his wife ("...he played for hours, & broke my heart with ancient tunes...") and arranging for sittings, 14 pages, 8vo, The Grange, West Kensington, no date [after 1884]
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
"...two artists can help each other against the world - of that I am certain - and can sustain and encourage each other and keep aspiration alive..."
George Henschel (1850-1934) was a conductor and baritone of German origin. He had a successful career in Germany - becoming a close friend of Brahms - before settling in Britain in 1884, where he became much sought-after as a conductor.