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Gershwin, George and Ira Gershwin.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Printed portrait of the composer, signed, together with Ira Gershwin's volume of lyrics signed by the author
- ink on paper photos and programmes
Gershwin, George. Printed portrait of the composer, signed ("George Gershwin"), a head-and-shoulders portrait, showing the composer in three-quarter profile, 31.5 x 23.4cm, an ASCAP print on linen, no place or date, some creasing, including to the head
Gershwin, Ira. Lyrics on Several Occasions, New York: Knopf, 1959, first edition, signed and inscribed ("For Betty and Jack - With fond memories, From Ira"), 362 and 9 pages, cloth boards; together with a black-and-white photograph by DeBellis of New York of the conductor Andre Kostelanetz, inscribed and signed ("To Jerry - with deep admiration and love - Andre"), 25.5 x 20.3cm, no place or date, two small dents (3)
Gershwin, Ira. Lyrics on Several Occasions, New York: Knopf, 1959, first edition, signed and inscribed ("For Betty and Jack - With fond memories, From Ira"), 362 and 9 pages, cloth boards; together with a black-and-white photograph by DeBellis of New York of the conductor Andre Kostelanetz, inscribed and signed ("To Jerry - with deep admiration and love - Andre"), 25.5 x 20.3cm, no place or date, two small dents (3)
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
Formerly from the collection of Jerome Kern.