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Grieg, Edvard
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Grieg, Edvard
- Autograph musical quotation from the 'Albumblatt' for piano, in F major, Op.28 no.2 in F major, signed and inscribed by the composer
- ink on paper
("Die vortreffliche und liebenswürdige Pianistinn Fräulein Decker [sic] zur freundl. Erinnerung, Leipzig, 25/2/88, Edvard Grieg"), notated for piano in dark brown ink on two hand-drawn staves, comprising the opening four bars, with a few differences from the published version
1 page, oblong 8vo (15.5 x 22.5cm), annotation in pencil at the top margin ("Aus dem Album von Jeanne Becker"), Leipzig, 25 February 1888, some browning
1 page, oblong 8vo (15.5 x 22.5cm), annotation in pencil at the top margin ("Aus dem Album von Jeanne Becker"), Leipzig, 25 February 1888, some browning
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
Jeanne (Johanna) Becker (1858-1893) was the daughter of the violinist Jean Becker and sister of the cellist Hugo. In 1874, she participated in the first private performance of Brahms's Piano Quartet no.3 op.60. She later married Hugo Wolf's friend Oskar Grohe, but died in childbirth.