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Schumann, Clara
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Schumann, Clara
- Cabinet-style photograph signed, and five autograph letters and cards to Sophy Horsley and her circle
- paper
The photograph signed and inscribed ("Klara Schumann, London March 1888"), by Elliott & Fry of Gloucester Terrace, London, c.16 x 10.5cm, framed and glazed; the letters and visiting cards signed ("Clara Schumann"), in English and German, enquiring after her health and expressing regret at losing contact with her friends in Kensington, two letters on visiting cards, 2 autograph envelopes, Frankfurt & Munich, 21 September 1886 to 4 October 1893; together with a letter by Fanny Davies (1887), cards by Sophy Horsley (about "Alle Mendelssohns und Joachim"), and carte-de-visites of Sophy Horsley and "Lilli" Wach (Mendelssohn's youngest daughter, Elisabeth), 8 items in all
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
Sophy Horsley (1819-1894) was the daughter of William Horsley, a friend of Mendelssohn, and maintained the connection with him and with Clara Schumann. Mendelssohn dedicated his “Songs without Words” op. 53 to Sophy and his set op.62 to Clara. Fanny Davies was a pupil of Clara.