- 67
Strauss, Richard and Max Reger
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Four autograph letters signed
- paper
Strauss, Richard. Autograph letter signed ("DrRichard Strauss"), declining an invitation as he shall be taking the cure at Karlsbad and later attending rehearsals for Die ägyptische Helena in Vienna and Dresden ("...bin im Mai zur Kur in Karlsbad u. nachher zu Helenaproben in Wien u. Dresden!..."), expressing the wish that they will see each other soon in Milan, and providing him with details of his itinerary, 2 pages, 8vo, on headed stationery ("Dr. Richard Strauss..."), Vienna, 21 February 1928, abrasions to blank integral from former mounting
Reger, Max. Three autograph letters signed ("Max Reger"; "Prof. Dr Max Reger"), two to Max Ulrich, informing him that he has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Jena ("M[eine] L[ieben] Theile Euch mit, daß mich soeben die philosophische Fakultät der Universität Jena zum "Doctor Philosophiae honoris causa...ernannt hat..."), referring to the Allgemeiner Deutscher Musikverein, and making arrangements for a visit, 4 pages, two oblong 8vo and one large 8vo, two on a postcard, one additionally inscribed and signed by Reger's wife Elsa, Jena and Munich, 19 October 1902-31 July 1908
Reger, Max. Three autograph letters signed ("Max Reger"; "Prof. Dr Max Reger"), two to Max Ulrich, informing him that he has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Jena ("M[eine] L[ieben] Theile Euch mit, daß mich soeben die philosophische Fakultät der Universität Jena zum "Doctor Philosophiae honoris causa...ernannt hat..."), referring to the Allgemeiner Deutscher Musikverein, and making arrangements for a visit, 4 pages, two oblong 8vo and one large 8vo, two on a postcard, one additionally inscribed and signed by Reger's wife Elsa, Jena and Munich, 19 October 1902-31 July 1908
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
Strauss's opera Die ägyptische Helena (The Egyptian Helen) was first performed at the Semperoper in Dresden on 6 June 1928.