- 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.
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."