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Johannes Brahms.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph musical quotation signed and inscribed ("zu frdl. Erinnerung Joh. Brahms")
comprising three bars (bb.1-3) from the solo piano opening of the first movement of the Piano Quartet No.2 in A, Op.26, notated in brown ink on two staves, with autograph tempo marking 'poco f'
1 page, 7.2 x 16.2cm, cut down from a larger leaf, no place or date [1861, or later], traces of mount to corners of recto, a few tiny stains, a few small indentations to paper, one slightly affecting signature
1 page, 7.2 x 16.2cm, cut down from a larger leaf, no place or date [1861, or later], traces of mount to corners of recto, a few tiny stains, a few small indentations to paper, one slightly affecting signature
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
A fine autograph quotation from Brahms's Piano Quartet in A, Op.26, composed in 1861 and first performed in Vienna on 29 November 1862.