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Saint-Saëns, Camille
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1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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- Saint-Saëns, Camille
- Three autograph letters signed, one with a self-caricature, together with an autograph musical quotation from the Third Violin Concerto and Liszt's "Hexameron"
- paper
about Wagnerianism in France, denying newspaper reports that he has written an article against Germany, when in fact it was directed against French Wagnerians, emphasizing that nothing will stop him from expressing his opinions, and observing that Wagner's writings are hardly a model of moderation themselves; he thanks his friend for the successful conference on his works and mentions his opera Étienne Marcel, drawing an amusing self-caricature of himself at the organ, 6 pages, various sizes, stamp to one letter ("E. Mélan..."), Paris and Béziers, where indicated, 1886-1920--SAINT-SAENS. Autograph musical quotation from the Third Violin Concerto op.61, signed ("C. Saint-Saëns"), of the opening theme in the first movement, 1 page, on an album leaf (19.5 x 15cm), 1906--FRANZ LISZT. Hexameron. Morceau de Concert. Grandes variations de bravoure pour piano sur la Marche des Puritains de Bellini. Composées...par M.M. Liszt, Thalberg, Pixis, Henri Herz, Czerny et Chopin, Vienna: Tobias Haslinger, [February 1839], FIRST EDITION. 4to, engraved title and music, uncut and unbound, [Chopin First Editions Online, Hex-1-Hat; Raabe (Liszt) 131; Kobylanska, p.151]
Condition
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"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."