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Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter in English, to Charlotte Moscheles
- ink on paper
written in the blank spaces of a printed invitation card, humorously incorporating the printed words ("...REQUEST THE PLEASURE OF...COMPANY TO TEA AND CARDS...An answer will oblige...Sold by H. Richards, 74. G.t Portland S.t") into a new message: "On Mr. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's REQUEST THE PLEASURE OF having a printed card has been done to him by Mrs Moscheles, and as he prefers music and Mrs. Moscheles' COMPANY TO TEA & CARDS he has the honour to accept Mrs Moscheles' kind invitation. An answer will oblige him by no means...", 1 page, 7.7 x 11.3cm, printed stationery card, laid down on paper, London, no date [c.1830s?], light browning, tiny tear to lower right-hand corner, slightly affecting written text
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
A humorous letter by Mendelssohn to Ignaz Moscheles' wife Charlotte, betraying an uncanny grasp of English grammar.
Formerly from the collection of Charlotte Moscheles, this letter has never been on the market, having passed to the present owners by descent.