- 43
Wagner, Richard
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Wagner, Richard
- Autograph letter signed ("Richard Wagner"), to [Franz von Pfistermeister], 15 May [1864]
- paper
informing him of his decision to take care of his affairs in Munich on Tuesday, rather than Monday, explaining that he is giving him notice of this so that he will be able to provide the king with information concerning his humble self
"...Ich entschliesse mich soeben, statt Morgen (Montag) erst Dienstag meine Geschäfte in München zu besorgen, und zeige Ihnen dies ergebenst an, um Sie in den Stand zu setzen, jeder Zeit Sr. Majestät Auskunft über meine Wenigkeit geben zu können..."
1 page, 8vo (20.9 x 13.7cm), integral blank, Starnberg, the evening of 15 May [1864]
"...Ich entschliesse mich soeben, statt Morgen (Montag) erst Dienstag meine Geschäfte in München zu besorgen, und zeige Ihnen dies ergebenst an, um Sie in den Stand zu setzen, jeder Zeit Sr. Majestät Auskunft über meine Wenigkeit geben zu können..."
1 page, 8vo (20.9 x 13.7cm), integral blank, Starnberg, the evening of 15 May [1864]
Literature
Walter Beck, Richard Wagner. Neue Dokumente zur Biographie (Tutzing, 1988), pp.143ff.; Richard Wagner. Sämtliche Briefe, xvi (2006), No.132
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
This brief letter, addressed to the secretary of Ludwig II, Franz von Pfistermeister, comes from the beginning of a momentous period in Wagner's life - the period of his rescue and first financial deliverance by the boy king of Bavaria. It was Pfistermeister who, at Ludwig's command, had tracked down the wandering composer in Stuttgart at the beginning of May 1864. By the 14th he was ensconced in Haus Pellet, a house provided for him on Lake Starnberg by the king.