- 53
Celan, Paul.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Paul Celan"), to Christoph Schwerin, with two typescripts of poems "Im Spätrot schlafen die Namen" and "Waldig, von Hirschen georgelt"
- paper and ink
enclosing the typescripts of the poems for publication and apologising for bombarding him and Jean-Pierre with so many trifling questions on the previous day, 3 pages in all, no place or date ("Mittwoch") [c.1955], light browning and creasing
...Sie nehmen es mir doch hoffentlich nicht übel, daß ich Sie und Jean-Pierre gestern mit so vielen belanglosen Fragen bedrängte? Glauben Sie mir, daß es mir zuweilen recht unheimlich zumute ist, wenn ich merke, wie Dinge, die auf den ersten Blick als unwesentlich erkannt werden müßten, alles, aber auch alles in Frage zu stellen vermögen...
...Sie nehmen es mir doch hoffentlich nicht übel, daß ich Sie und Jean-Pierre gestern mit so vielen belanglosen Fragen bedrängte? Glauben Sie mir, daß es mir zuweilen recht unheimlich zumute ist, wenn ich merke, wie Dinge, die auf den ersten Blick als unwesentlich erkannt werden müßten, alles, aber auch alles in Frage zu stellen vermögen...
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
Celan's correspondent is the German publisher and translator Christoph Schwerin (1933-1996).