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Dvorák, Antonín, (1841-1904)
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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Dvorák, Antonín
- Autograph letter signed ("Anton Dvorák"), in German, to an unnamed correspondent, 2 July 1883
- ink on paper
thanking him profusely for promoting his works in Frankfurt, which gives him hope for the future as well as encouragement, and providing him with details of some of his published works, and also of some works soon about to appear, including his Violin Concerto Op.53, Trio Op. 65, Piano Concerto Op.33, and Nocturne for strings Op.40 ("...Ich gestehe Ihnen offen, daß schon lange Zeit kein Brief mich so gefreut hat wie der Ihrige...")
3 pages, 8vo (22.7 x 14.3cm), two later pencil annotations to first page, Prague, 2 July 1883, light thumbing to first page
3 pages, 8vo (22.7 x 14.3cm), two later pencil annotations to first page, Prague, 2 July 1883, light thumbing to first page
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
Apparently unpublished: not in Dvorák. Korespondence a dokumenty ed. M. Kuna et al (1987). A fine autograph letter with a superb, bold signature.