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Brahms, Johannes
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Brahms, Johannes
- Fine large cabinet photograph of the composer, inscribed and signed on the reverse ("Mit schönstem Gruß...J.B."), showing the clean-shaven composer
- ink on photograph
by Adèle of Vienna, photographer's imprint on verso ("Graben 19 u. Asperngasse 2"), overall size 16.5 x 11.2cm, the inscription in pencil on the reverse, [c.1876], crease to lower half of image
Literature
V. von Miller zu Aichholz, Ein Brahms-Bilderbuch...mit erläuterndem Text von Max Kalbeck, etc. (Vienna, 1905), p.23, no.2.
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 a portrait photograph of Brahms in 1876 similarly attired, published by Luckhardt of Vienna, see Styra Avins, Johannes Brahms. Life and Letters (1997), plate 34. Adèle, who issued some photographs taken by Luckhardt, opened her Asperngasse gallery in 1876. Brahms grew his familiar beard two years later.