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Wagner, Richard
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Wagner, Richard
- Autograph letter, signed ("Richard Wagner"), to Carl Voltz
- paper
informing him humorously that his inattentive servant has just informed him that he has no white table wine left, and asking him to select the appropriate sort most carefully and to send him 50 bottles
...Indem ich Sie nun ersuche, mit höchster Sorgfalt mir diessmal das rechte Gewächs hierfür aussuchen zu wollen, bitte ich Sie zugleich, von Ihrer Auswahl mir sofort etwa 50 Flaschen zuschicken zu wollen...
1 page, large 8vo, integral blank, "BATH" paper, mounted, framed and glazed, Bayreuth, 4 March 1873, tiny hole very slightly affecting one letter, small crease to lower outer corner, a few tiny marks, verso of first leaf lightly affixed to integral
...Indem ich Sie nun ersuche, mit höchster Sorgfalt mir diessmal das rechte Gewächs hierfür aussuchen zu wollen, bitte ich Sie zugleich, von Ihrer Auswahl mir sofort etwa 50 Flaschen zuschicken zu wollen...
1 page, large 8vo, integral blank, "BATH" paper, mounted, framed and glazed, Bayreuth, 4 March 1873, tiny hole very slightly affecting one letter, small crease to lower outer corner, a few tiny marks, verso of first leaf lightly affixed to integral
Literature
Ernest Newman, The Life of Richard Wagner, iv (R/1976), p. 354
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
In 1872 Wagner placed the whole of his financial affairs under the control of a firm of Mainz agents, Voltz and Batz. As Ernest Newman noted, Wagner was to have a good deal of trouble from them in the coming years, 'for Wagner was one of those men who seem to attract trouble as a tall tree attracts the lightning, without anyone being able to say definitely whether it is the lightning's fault or the tree's.' The present letter gives no hint of future troubles, its light-hearted tone providing instead a curious insight into the drinking habits of the composer.