- 157
Ibsen, Henrik
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Ibsen, Henrik
- Autograph letter signed ("Henrik Ibsen"), to J. C. Foestion, about Gildet på Solhaug [The Feast at Solhaug]
- Paper
informing him that the preface to the second edition has not been published in German, and stating that, even if it had been, he has no objection to another edition with his translation
...Men selv om så skilde vaere, har jeg intet imod at den i en oversaettelse af Dem gengives pånyt...
1 page, 8vo Munich, later pencil annotation to lower inner corner of recto, together with a mid-twentieth-century dealer's manuscript description, 18 December 1890, splitting slightly along horizontal fold
...Men selv om så skilde vaere, har jeg intet imod at den i en oversaettelse af Dem gengives pånyt...
1 page, 8vo Munich, later pencil annotation to lower inner corner of recto, together with a mid-twentieth-century dealer's manuscript description, 18 December 1890, splitting slightly along horizontal fold
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
The Feast at Solhaug was Ibsen's first successful play. Written in 1855, it was first staged at Det norske Theater in Bergen on 2 January 1856. We are grateful to Peter Schmaltz-Jorgensen for his help in cataloguing this lot.