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Czerny, Carl
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Czerny, Carl
- Fine autograph letter signed ("Charles Czerny"), in English, to his London publisher Robert Cocks, about Mozart, with a musical quotation from the Divertimento in D, K.334,
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proposing the publication of his arrangement of Mozart's "Quatuor" with horns "ad libitum", describing it as "one of the greatest Original Works of him" ("...Mozart has composed 3 Works in that manner and they were published during his life in Offenbach or in Mayence and are now very seldom...", suggesting that he could also arrange the other two, requesting ten pounds for the the Mozart, "because it is much greater as the others", also discussing his arrangements of Handel's oratorios, "Sampson, Israel and Judas Maccabäeus", and demanding more money for them, expressing regret that in the past he was forced to write simple pieces, which have damaged his reputation, and assures him that he has recently been writing serious string quartets, quintets, trios, symphonies, cantatas and a new "Gradus ad Parnassum", praises his pupil Julius Egghard, and explains that ill-health prevented him from visiting London for the Great Exhibition, 4 pages, 4to (c.26 x 21cm), Vienna, 11 November 1851, a few tiny holes, some foxing,
Condition
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"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
For an early edition of the Divertimento K.334, scored for 2 violins, viola, bass and two horns, please see lot 177.