Strauss, Richard.

including a printed programme inscribed by Strauss with an autograph musical quotation from the beginning of Der Rosenkavalier, comprising three bars written on a hand-drawn stave, signed and dated ("Rosencavalier DrRichard Strauss Garmisch 8.5.45"); in his letters, in German but written in Latin script, Strauss, affirms his warmest appreciation of the American role in freeing Germany from unworthy slavery, and expresses his hope that an America disposed to the arts may extend its powerful protection to the descendants of Goethe and Richard Wagner in the reconstruction [of the country], and requests driving documents and asks for his son, daughter-in-law and grandson Richard to be granted a hunting permit so that the family may be able to feed itself, 4 pages, 8vo, 2 autograph envelopes, Garmisch, 8-12 May 1945

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."

Two important letters from the immediate aftermath of World War II, the first written on VE Day, when Strauss's position and that of his family was in great doubt, owing to the ambiguities of Strauss's  accommodation with the Nazi regime.