- 12
Busoni, Ferruccio.
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fine large photographic portrait, signed and inscribed by the composer on the mount, and two autograph letters, probably to Ernst Radecke at Winterthur
- Letters and photo
("An das Fraülein Josepha Papperl herzlich ergeben FerruccioBusoni, Zürich 26 Mai 1919...'Die Menschen hören was sie glauben, sie glauben nicht was sie hören'"; c.35 x 25cms, by Schwarzkopf of Zurich 1918, mounted at one corner; the two autograph letters signed ("FerruccioBusoni" and "FBusoni"), and addressed "Herr Doktor" [i.e. Ernst Radecke], praising his skills, but confessing that he is probably unable to help him secure the post managing the Museum Concerts at Frankfurt as he has little influence there, but agreeing that he can use this letter as a recommendation, 3 pages, 4to, Berlin, 16 May 1906 and 27 S[eptember?] 1916,
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."