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Schumann, Robert.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Kreisleriana. Fantasien für Piano-Forte. Seinem Freunde Herrn F. Chopin zugeeignet, Vienna: Tobias Haslinger, [1838]
- paper
first edition, 37 pages, folio, engraved throughout, plate no.7570, engraved title page decorated with a pianist flanked by and Angel and Bacchus, vignette numbers to each piece, no wrapper, modern boards, staining to corners, [Hofmann, p.43; Hoboken 30]--Noveletten für das Pianoforte...Herrn Adolph Henselt zugeeignet, Op.21. No.I [...IV], Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1839-], 4 volumes, (volume 4 re-issued), 14, 13, 14 & 17 pages, folio, engraved music, plate nos 6126-6129, volume numbers on title annotated in brown ink, modern green cloth folder, [Hofmann, p.55; Hoboken 36-39]
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
Kreisleriana is one of Schumann's most significant early works, the first edition dedicated to Chopin, whom he had hailed as a genius.