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Szymanowski, Karol
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Szymanowski, Karol
- Autograph musical quotation from the "Symphonie concertante" for piano and orchestra, op.60, signed ("Karol Szymanowski")
- paper
comprising the opening motif, here subtly altered and notated without a key signature, one bar on a single hand-drawn stave,
1 page, on a slip of paper, 4.3 x 10.1cm, dated in another hand in pencil, presumably by the recipient: 22 March 1935
1 page, on a slip of paper, 4.3 x 10.1cm, dated in another hand in pencil, presumably by the recipient: 22 March 1935
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
Autograph material by Szymanowski (1882-1937), the leading Polish composer of his generation, is rarely offered for sale. The Symphonie concertante, also known as the Fourth Symphony (1932), was one of Szymanowski's last major compositions.