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Shostakovich, Dmitri
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Shostakovich, Dmitri
- Two autograph letters signed (“DShostakovich”), being letters of introduction for the actor Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Morgunov
- ink on paper
the first addressed to Ivan Ivanovich Lyubimov, explaining that Morgunov wishes to study music (“[translation:]...It seems to me that he has the capacity to do so, even though he has no education or training...”), and asking Lyubimov to advise him how to continue, 1 page, 8vo, autograph envelope, 3 May 1949; the second letter addressed to Vasili Vasilievich Tselikovsky, asking him to meet Comrade Morgunov and advise him, “since he appears to show some talent in composition”, 1 page, 8vo, autograph envelope, Moscow, 10 May 1952
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
Y.A. Morgunov (1927-1999) made his name, not in music but in film: instead of becoming a composer, he became one of the best-known comic actors in the Soviet Union.