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Wolf, Hugo.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Corrected proof of the vocal score of "Dem Vaterland"
the engraved proof, corrected throughout by the composer in blue and red crayon, marked with alterations to the music on hand-drawn staves in the margins
11 pages (paginated 2-11), folio (34.6 x 27.4cm), non-autograph annotations to blank first page ("...gest[ochen] 13/11 [1]894"), engraved throughout, wide margins, 1894, dust-marking and staining through use by printer, creasing and small tears to margins
11 pages (paginated 2-11), folio (34.6 x 27.4cm), non-autograph annotations to blank first page ("...gest[ochen] 13/11 [1]894"), engraved throughout, wide margins, 1894, dust-marking and staining through use by printer, creasing and small tears to margins
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 is the proof for the first edition of Wolf's final version of his setting of Robert Reinick's poem, originally set by Wolf as a song in 1889. The first version of the arrangement for male chorus and orchestra dates from 1890, the manuscript of which is in the Austrian National Library. This vocal score was published in 1895, the full score in 1902. The poet's name is given as Reinecke on the proof.