Lot 59
  • 59

Liszt, Franz

Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • Liszt, Franz
  • Visiting card inscribed and signed on the reverse ("FL."), to an unidentified "Cher ami"
  • ink on paper
asking him to do him the pleasure of accompanying him this evening to Brankovics, and informing him that he will collect him at 6:30pm ("...Veuillez me faire le plaisir de m'accompagner à Brankovics ce soir...")

1 page, 6.5 x 10cm, the card printed on one side with Liszt's name, no place or date [Budapest, 1874?] 

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."

Catalogue Note

Ferenc Erkel's opera Brankovics was given for the first time at Budapest on 20 May 1874.