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Stravinsky, Igor.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Pencil portrait of Stravinsky by Hilda Wiener (1877-1940), boldly signed by the composer ("Igor Stravinsky") in dark pencil, showing him performing the Capriccio, for piano and orchestra, in 1930
- pencil on paper
228 x 168mm, signed by artist with her monogram, apparently sketched from life at the Palais de Beaux-Arts in Brussels, with a preliminary sketch of the composer's head above the main image, mounted on card, with the Brussels concert programme for 14 December 1930 laid down on verso, [Brussels, 1930]
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
According to the programme, Stravinsky was appearing with the conductor Ansermet and played his Capriccio for piano and orchestra in a concert of his own works. He had premiered the Capriccio with Ansermet at Paris on 6 December 1929.