- 298
Mahler, Gustav.
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Des Knaben Wunderhorn, 3 numbers, two with autograph markings by Mahler, Vienna: Josef Weinberger, [1899]
- ink on paper
1) 'Wer hat dies Liedel erdacht', [full score], marked up throughout by Mahler for performance, in red and blue crayon, 7 pages, including title, plate no.16; together with separate parts for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, cello, double-bass and triangle, plate no.16a, some numbered in blue crayon
2) 'Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen', [full score], marked up throughout by Mahler for performance, in red and blue crayon, 9 pages, plate 21; together with separate parts for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 4 horns, 2nd trumpet (only), viola, cello, and double-bass, plate no. 21a
3) 'Der Schildwache Nachtlied', [vocal score], 23 pages, plate no.12a
first editions, 3 volumes, large 4to (33 x 25.5cms), early ownership inscriptions and stamps of Birgit Engell, publisher's printed title-wrappers cut down and laid onto modern card wrappers, modern brown cloth folder, a few repairs to tears at hinges
2) 'Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen', [full score], marked up throughout by Mahler for performance, in red and blue crayon, 9 pages, plate 21; together with separate parts for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 4 horns, 2nd trumpet (only), viola, cello, and double-bass, plate no. 21a
3) 'Der Schildwache Nachtlied', [vocal score], 23 pages, plate no.12a
first editions, 3 volumes, large 4to (33 x 25.5cms), early ownership inscriptions and stamps of Birgit Engell, publisher's printed title-wrappers cut down and laid onto modern card wrappers, modern brown cloth folder, a few repairs to tears at hinges
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
'Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen' is one of Mahler's most famous songs. Birgit Engell (1882-1973) was a Danish soprano. She sang 3 Mahler Lieder under Furtwängler's baton in Berlin in January 1923.