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Brahms, Johannes.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of first editions of the Symphonies [full scores] owned by Eduard Speyer
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Symphonie (C moll) für Grosses Orchester...Op.68 Partitur, Berlin: N. Simrock, 1877, plate no.7957 [Hofmann p.147; Hoboken 94; Fuld, p.551]--Zweite Symphonie (D Dur)...Op.73, Simrock, 1878, plate 8028 [Hofmann, p.157; Hoboken 100; Fuld, p.552]--Dritte Symphonie (F Dur), Op.90, Simrock, second issue with correction leaf, lithographed, plate 8454, [Hofmann, p.191; Hoboken 113; Fuld, pp.555 & 692]--Vierte Symphonie (E moll), Op.98, Simrock, 1886; [Hofmann, p.209; Hoboken 124; Fuld, p.555]--Serenade Op.16, Neue, vom Autor revidierte Ausgabe, Simrock, [1876], [Hofmann, p.36; Hoboken 20], plate no.6129, pencil ownership inscription on the title ("Speyer")
5 volumes, folio (32.5 x 26cms) all first editions with engraved music (except No.3) and lithographed titles, no wrappers, modern dark-blue cloth-backed boards, gilt lettered covers, stamps on titles ("E. Speyer"), occasional browning
5 volumes, folio (32.5 x 26cms) all first editions with engraved music (except No.3) and lithographed titles, no wrappers, modern dark-blue cloth-backed boards, gilt lettered covers, stamps on titles ("E. Speyer"), occasional browning
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
Eduard Speyer (1839-1934) was the husband of Antonia Kufferath, one of Brahms's favourite sopranos. He was a keen collector and friend of Brahms, Clara Schumann and Elgar, remembered in his book My Life & Friends (1937).