Lot 244
  • 244

Strauss, Richard

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Strauss, Richard
  • Wooden fan signed ("DrRichardStrauss, 8.3.08"), also signed by Rachmaninov and about thirty others on the wooden struts, including
  • paper
Casals, Busoni, Ysaye, Dohnányi, Zemlinsky (with an autograph musical quotation from Der Traumgörge), Kreisler, Moritz Rosenthal, Bruno Walter, Mengelberg, Slezak, Godowski, Ferdinand Löwe, Backhaus, Kienzl, d'Albert and others

18 wooden struts, with 35 inscriptions, silk threads, [Vienna], 1906-1912 where dated

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."

Catalogue Note

Richard Strauss conducted the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Tod und Verklärung and Mozart's Symphony no.31 on 8 March 1908, the date he signed this fan.