Lot 212
  • 212

Musicians and conductors

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of autograph letters and album-leaves signed
  • paper
including by Clara Schumann, Oskar Fried, Lilli Lehmann, Yvette Guilbert (2), Eugen d'Albert, Paderewski, Hubermann, Ignaz BrĂ¼ll, Moriz Rosenthal, Sarasate, Casals, Bruno Walter (2), Nikisch, Leo Blech, and Mengelberg; together with three autograph letters signed by Franz Herterich, Sarah Bernhardt, Frank Wedekind, and Felix Dahn, an album-leaf by Luigi Pirandello and a typed letter from the Schutzverband Deutscher Schriftsteller E.V., dated 12 March 1918, signed by Rathenau, Hermann Kienzl, Alfred Klaar and nine others

c.77 pages in all, various sizes, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, and elsewhere, 1854-1930, where indicated

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."