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Gershwin, George
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Gershwin, George
- Photograph of Gershwin at the piano, signed and inscribed with a musical quotation from "Rhapsody in Blue", 1929
- paper
inscribed by Gershwin "For Alexander Smallens--Every good wish George Gershwin June 20, 1929"
framed and glazed, overall size: c.21 x 27cm, light overall browning
framed and glazed, overall size: c.21 x 27cm, light overall 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
This photograph dedicated to Alexander Smallens predates Gershwin's association with him over Porgy and Bess by five years. At this time Smallens was director of the Philadelphia Civic Opera, where he conducted the American premieres of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos and Feuersnot, and was also Stokowski's deputy at the Philadelphia Orchestra. He first met Gershwin in Philadelphia in the summer of 1926, for the rehearsals for Strike Up The Band.