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Schumann, Robert.
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Nachtstücke für das Piano-Forte...23tes Werk, signed and inscribed by Schumann to Franz Brendel, Vienna: Pietro Mechetti, [1840]
- ink on paper
"Hrn. F. Brendel, zur freundlichen Erinnerung, an R. Schumann",
first edition, 19 pages, folio (c.33 x 25.5cms), engraved throughout, plate no on first page of music: "Pietro Mechetti. No.3288", later blue paper wrappers, with inscribed title-label on cover, modern quarter morocco, some foxing and staining, first and last leaves repaired at inner margin
first edition, 19 pages, folio (c.33 x 25.5cms), engraved throughout, plate no on first page of music: "Pietro Mechetti. No.3288", later blue paper wrappers, with inscribed title-label on cover, modern quarter morocco, some foxing and staining, first and last leaves repaired at inner margin
Literature
[McCorkle, p.941 (no.2: this copy); Hofmann, p. 59]
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
Franz Brendel was editor of the music journal Schumann had founded, Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, from 1845 until his death in 1868.