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Sibelius, Jean
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Sibelius, Jean
- Good autograph letter signed ("Jean Sibelius"), to the publisher Robert Lienau, about the Third Symphony, op.52, and Pan och Echo, op.53a
- paper
written in idiosyncratic German, assuring Lienau that he intends to fulfil his commitments, but that he cannot hand over the Symphony until the end of the month, and asking if he would consider Pan och Echo as the third of the requisite items ("...Die Symphonie kann ich erst Ende d. Monate Ihnen bringen. Wie ich hoffe persöhnlich. Bitte mit offen zu sagen ob Sie etwas für diesen Jahr haben wollen? Oder ist "Pan und Echo" genug als Nummer 3?...")
2 pages, 8vo (c.21.5 x 14cm), fine watermarked paper with deckle edges, integral blank, filing hole without loss, Järvenpää, 10 July 1907
2 pages, 8vo (c.21.5 x 14cm), fine watermarked paper with deckle edges, integral blank, filing hole without loss, Järvenpää, 10 July 1907
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
Sibelius's Third Symphony is a crucial work in his development: a gateway to the concise works of his maturity. In 1905 he had signed a contract with the Berlin publisher Lienau, committing himself to delivering four new works each year for four years. The publisher was putting pressure on him to complete the Symphony, especially since the composer was asking for money. Sibelius admitted there was still a lot of work to do in the Finale and here seeks to offer the dance-intermezzo Pan och Echo, as the third work for that year. However, Lienau only rated this as worth single work together with The Captive Queen.