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Rachmaninov, Sergei.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Pencil portrait of Rachmaninov by Hilda Wiener (1877-1940), signed and dated by the composer in ink ("Sergei Rachmaninoff. 1933"), showing him playing in a recital in Brussels
- ink on paper
228 x 168mm, signed by artist with her monogram, apparently sketched from life at the Palais de Beaux-Arts in Brussels, mounted on card, with the Brussels concert programme for 3 May 1933 laid down on verso, [Brussels, 1933]
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."
Catalogue Note
The programme states that Rachmaninov was performing at a gala concert for Russian graduates in Brussels, including his Preludes in E flat minor and A minor, together with his transcriptions of Bach and Mendelssohn and pieces by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Schubert.