Lot 292
  • 292

Joachim, Joseph.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fan, containing signatures and autograph musical quotations signed
  • cellulose
including by Joachim (three-bar autograph musical quotation from Bach's D-minor Chaconne (BWV 1004), signed Joseph Joachim, London, April 1897), Paderewski, Mottl, Parry, Stanford, Walter Parratt, Walter Damrosch, Clara Butt, Nellie Melba, Chaminade, George Henschel, Tosti, Frederic Cowen, Richter, and others



the signatures and musical quotations written on silk, London, where indicated, 1897, where indicated

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."

Catalogue Note

A very attractive object with Joachim's notation of three bars from the great Chaconne from Bach's D-minor Partita, BWV 1004, a work that was largely neglected until Joachim championed it.