Lot 204
  • 204

Mahler, Gustav

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Mahler, Gustav
  • Autograph letter signed ("Gustav Mahler"), to a singer ("Verehrter Herr Kammersänger")
  • paper
concerning the manuscript of some of his songs, asking if he could return this to him as soon as possible, as he wishes them to be published, and his publisher would like to see them, assuring him that he will return them in manuscript or published form

 ...Sie werden mich sehr verbinden, wenn Sie mir meine Manuscript-lieder...möglichst bald übersenden wollten. Sie sollen "gedrückt" werden, und mein Verleger möchte Einsicht nehmen...



1 page, 4to, integral blank, [Vienna], Hofoper, no date, [before 1907]; with an autograph letter of Anna Mahler (1967) to Maschler, informing him of her arrival and expressing her desire to meet ("...würde sehr gerne einiges mit Ihnen besprechen...")

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.
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