Lot 43
  • 43

Leipzig.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Four large portrait engravings signed and inscribed by members of Mendelssohn's circle, the "Leipzig" group, of Gade, Moscheles, Rietz and Ferdinand David, to Robert Radecke, namely:
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inscribed by Niels Gade, signed with a musical rebus of the letters of his name, and dated ("Juli 1850"), 30.5 x 25cms,  by Tegner after Vermehren,  [Copenhagen]: Hornemann & Erlev, 1850; by Ignaz Moscheles ("Herrn R. Radecke zur freundlicher Erinnerung an der Leipziger Conservatorium von I. Moscheles, Leipzig, June 1850"), 34.5 x 26.5, by A. Brandt (1848), 1850; by Julius Rietz ("Herrn Robert Radecke zur Erinnerung an Julius Rietz, Leipzig, den 1ten Mai 1851"), c.29 x 23cms, Leipzig1851; and by Ferdinand David ("zur freundlicher Erinnerung an Ihre Ihrern herzlich ergebenen FerdinandDavid, Leipzig, 15t Juni 1850"), c.34 x 26.5cms, by Braunsdorf after Deinhold (1846), Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1850, 4 items in all, some browning and damp-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.
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