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[Chopin, Frédéric].
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("JWS"), by Jane Stirling, the last love of Chopin, to Auguste Franchomme, about Chopin,
- ink on paper
Informing him of the safe arrival of Chopin in London the night before, on his last visit to England, describing his state of health and his current activities, alluding to his schedule of musical performances and expressing gratitude for his solicitude, 4 pages, 8vo, 44 Wellbeck Street, Cavendish Square, London, 21 April 1848
...votre cher voyageur est arrivé sans avoir de pas trop souffert du voyage...il ne parait pas enrhumé...aujourd'hui il a fait une longue course en voiture, et il est rentre fatigué...J'ai demandé partout les places sont déjà arrangés pour la saison...
...votre cher voyageur est arrivé sans avoir de pas trop souffert du voyage...il ne parait pas enrhumé...aujourd'hui il a fait une longue course en voiture, et il est rentre fatigué...J'ai demandé partout les places sont déjà arrangés pour la saison...
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."