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Brahms, Johannes
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Brahms, Johannes
- Fine early autograph letter signed “Johs: Brahms”, to an unnamed lady
- paper
Requesting the return of fugue he has sent for an Album, which, being a copy has been deemed unsuitable, asking her to return it to the home of Albert Dietrich, his friend
...Ihr werther Brief, der freilich zum richtigen Verständniss des ersten nöthig war, kommt mir so eben über Hamburg zu.
Ich ersuche Sie mir güthigst die Ihnen übersandten Fuge hierher durch die Addresse des Hrn Musikdirector Alb:Dietrich gekommen zu lassen.
Als Abschrift passt dieselbe irrtümlich durchaus nicht in das von Ihnen projectirte Album...
2 pages, 8vo (21 x 13cm), Bonn, 1860
...Ihr werther Brief, der freilich zum richtigen Verständniss des ersten nöthig war, kommt mir so eben über Hamburg zu.
Ich ersuche Sie mir güthigst die Ihnen übersandten Fuge hierher durch die Addresse des Hrn Musikdirector Alb:Dietrich gekommen zu lassen.
Als Abschrift passt dieselbe irrtümlich durchaus nicht in das von Ihnen projectirte Album...
2 pages, 8vo (21 x 13cm), Bonn, 1860
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
For another letter by Brahms, please see Lot 193.