- 346
Strauss, Richard.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fan, containing signatures and autograph musical quotations signed
- wood
including by Strauss (signature: "DrRichardStrauss"), Grieg (inscription and signature: "Leipzig 20/1/98 Edvard Grieg"), Joachim (inscription and signature: "Leipzig 31. Decbr 1897"), Nikisch, Reinecke (3-bar autograph musical quotation from Ballade no. 2 for piano), Lilli Lehmann, d'Albert, Adrienne Osborne, Emil Götze, Bruno Zwintscher, Julius Klengel (4-bar autograph musical quotation, dated 22 December 1896), Arthur Friedheim, Felix Mottl, Otto Schelper and others
the musical quotations and signatures written on twenty-two wooden ribs, mostly Leipzig, where indicated, 1896-1911, one rib cracked, four others with small chips, a few entries slightly smudged, including the Strauss signature
the musical quotations and signatures written on twenty-two wooden ribs, mostly Leipzig, where indicated, 1896-1911, one rib cracked, four others with small chips, a few entries slightly smudged, including the Strauss signature
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."