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[Strauss, Richard. ] Roller, Alfred.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Der Rosenkavalier. Komödie für Musik von Hugo v Hofmannsthal. Musik von Richard Strauss. Skizzen für die Kostüme und Dekorationen von Alfred Roller, Berlin and Paris: Fürstner, 1910
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Roller's printed sketches of the costumes for the premiere of Der Rosenkavalier, comprising one double-leaf title with list of the sketches and 50 loose chromo-lithographed plates, four folding, [54] pages in all, plus blanks, imperial folio (17.7 x 32cm), original folder with green stencilled decorations, rebacked and recornered, light browning, a few marks and a few tiny repairs to title, elsewhere light browning to edges and a few small marks, a few small stains to covers
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
A fine set of Roller's legendary sketch designs for the costumes of the premiere of Der Rosenkavalier, which took place in Dresden on 26 January 1911. All the plates were lithographed by Berger of Vienna and bear Roller's monogram.