- 482
Strauss, Richard
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Strauss, Richard
- Photographic portrait, signed and dated by the composer on his eightieth birthday("DrRichardStrauss Wien 11.6.44")
- paper and ink
overall size 22.5 x 17cm, signed and dated below the image, Vienna, 11 June 1944; together with a programme for the concert given on Sunday, 11 June 1944 in the Grosser Musikvereins-Saal of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, Vienna, in honour of Strauss's eightieth birthday
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
A fine image showing the composer as an old man, five years before his death. The photograph was signed on the day of the gala concert given by the Wiener Philharmoniker celebrating Strauss's eightieth birthday, on June 11, 1944.