- 87
Wagner, Richard--Burrell, Mrs Mary
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Wagner, his life and works from 1813 to 1834. Compiled from original letters and other documents... and illustrated with portraits and facsimiles. [London], 1898
- ink and paper
elephant folio (695 x 525mm.), copy number 91 of a limited edition of 100 copies, on paper with watermark of Wagner's signature, engraved throughout, all leaves mounted on guards, double-page map of Leipzig by Voss dated 1814, contemporary half vellum gilt binding by Birdsall of Northampton, title lettered in gilt on upper cover, some foxing, extremities rubbed, without box
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
An important source for details of Wagner's life. Mary Burrell (1850-1898) acquired a collection of documents from Natalie Bilz, the daughter of Wagner's first wife Minna. This volume contains just the first part of her planned biography, which was published after her death by her husband, Willoughby Burrell. The substantial Burrell collection of Wagner letters was subsequently given to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, who sold them at auction in 1978.
As only one hundred copies were printed, it remains an uncommon book. A reduced-size facsimile was produced in 2000.
As only one hundred copies were printed, it remains an uncommon book. A reduced-size facsimile was produced in 2000.