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Wagner, Richard
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Wagner, Richard
- Autograph letter signed (“Rich.Wagner”), about "Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg", to an unidentified correspondent in Vienna
- paper
Discussing musical intrigues at the Munich court, requesting that he does not reveal to Richter his plans, which involve the removing of the recipient from Munich and some unnamed project for Richter who, he informs him, has just been appointed to the opera at Munich on a large salary; he discusses reports on the premiere of his opera and has taken pleasure in assuring others that the poor review in the Wiener Fremdenblatt was not the responsibility of the recipient
...Nun will ich Ihnen, als altem Freunde, doch aber mittheilen, dass ich mit grossem Applomb der Versicherung sehr genau unterricht sein wollender zu widersprechen gehabt habe, welche bestimmt zu wissen glaubten, Sie seien der Verfasser eines Berichtes Für Wiener Fremdenblatt über die Aufführung der Meistersinger gewesen in welchem, bei übrigens durchaus anerkennender Haltung der Besprechung zugleich mit besondern Breite die Notwendigkeit, zugleich genau vorgeschlagenen Kürzungen meines Werkes, welche gegenwärtig den obstinaten Cauchemare aller Theaterdirectionen bilden, angezeigt wurde
4 pages, 8vo (19.5 x 12.5cm), on pink note-paper, Lucerne, 26 July 1868, some browning where framed, a little paper loss
...Nun will ich Ihnen, als altem Freunde, doch aber mittheilen, dass ich mit grossem Applomb der Versicherung sehr genau unterricht sein wollender zu widersprechen gehabt habe, welche bestimmt zu wissen glaubten, Sie seien der Verfasser eines Berichtes Für Wiener Fremdenblatt über die Aufführung der Meistersinger gewesen in welchem, bei übrigens durchaus anerkennender Haltung der Besprechung zugleich mit besondern Breite die Notwendigkeit, zugleich genau vorgeschlagenen Kürzungen meines Werkes, welche gegenwärtig den obstinaten Cauchemare aller Theaterdirectionen bilden, angezeigt wurde
4 pages, 8vo (19.5 x 12.5cm), on pink note-paper, Lucerne, 26 July 1868, some browning where framed, a little paper loss
Condition
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"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."