Lot 83
  • 83

Wagner, Richard

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Wagner, Richard
  • Autograph letter, signed (“Richard Wagner”)
  • ink and paper
to Herr Schüler, discussing the Frankfurt performance of Lohengrin, he offers his thanks for Schüler’s helpful remarks and urges him to relay thanks to Wilhemj in the hope that he will be able to offer them in person one day (“…Ich denke dich noch, die Frankfurter Aufführung des Lohengrin zu dirigiren, die nun ungefähr in 8 bis 10 Tagen stattfinden dürfte…), 1 page, 8vo, 20x13.5cms, Biebrich am Rhein, 29 Aug[ust 18]62, a little creasing, repaired with translucent adhesive tape on verso

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."

Catalogue Note

Wagner himself directed the performance of Lohengrin in Frankfurt on 17 September 1862.