- 301
Mahler, Gustav.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Gustav Mahler"), to the composer and arranger Josef Wöss
- ink on paper
about one of Wöss's arrangements of Mahler's symphonies, thanking him for the great care he is devoting to the task, but explaining that he is unable to answer Wöss's enquiry about the work, as he does not have a copy of the score with him; Wöss will either have to send him one (probably with the copy of the First Symphony that Dr Stritzko has promised), or wait until he himself returns to Vienna in August ("...Entweder also, Sie senden mir eine solche (vielleicht mit dem Exemplar der I., die [mir] von Hr Dr Stritzko für die allernächste Zeit zugesagt wurde)--oder Sie warten..."). 2 pages, 8vo (c.17 x 13.5cms), no place or date, [probably Aussee or Maiernigg, c.1900?]
Condition
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"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
Josef Wöss (1863-1943) was an editor for Universal Edition in Vienna and made several piano arrangements of Mahler's symphonies: Mahler evidently thought highly of him. Dr Josef Stritzko was director of the engraving firm Josef Eberle, which printed the first three Mahler Symphonies for the publisher Josef Weinberger. This letter may relate to Wöss's arrangement of the Third Symphony.