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Schumann, Robert
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Schumann, Robert
- Autograph letter, signed ("R. Schumann"), to the composer Julius Stern
- ink on paper
informing him that he will certainly include two of his songs in the Beilagen [of the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik], although he is not yet sure in which, reassuring him of his cordial interest, requesting him to leave the choice to him, since a second person often sees things more clearly, encouraging him with further friendly words, mentioning his church compositions, noting that the little he has looked at pleased him, and stating that he will return everything to him in the next few days
...Von Ihren Liedern nehme ich sicher in den Beila[gen] zwei auf, in welche kann ich aber noch nicht be[stimmen.] Verlaßen Sie Sich darauf, daß es geschieht; ich nehme herzlichen Antheil an Ihnen. Ueberlaßen Sie mir auch die Wahl. Der Andere sieht oft besser...
1 page, 4to (22.2 x 19cm), cut down from a larger sheet, autograph address panel to verso, Leipzig, 2 September 1838, old repair to seal tear, affecting two words, light browning
...Von Ihren Liedern nehme ich sicher in den Beila[gen] zwei auf, in welche kann ich aber noch nicht be[stimmen.] Verlaßen Sie Sich darauf, daß es geschieht; ich nehme herzlichen Antheil an Ihnen. Ueberlaßen Sie mir auch die Wahl. Der Andere sieht oft besser...
1 page, 4to (22.2 x 19cm), cut down from a larger sheet, autograph address panel to verso, Leipzig, 2 September 1838, old repair to seal tear, affecting two words, light browning
Literature
Jansen, p. 136 (no. 139)
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."
Catalogue Note
Schumann's correspondent was the then eighteen-year-old Julius Stern, who would later go on to found a celebrated choral society and conservatory in Berlin. In October 1847 the Stern'scher Gesangverein participated in the first performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah.