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Conductors and Musicians.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of programmes and album leaves signed
- paper
including by Fürtwangler (typed letter signed, to Christine Triacca, providing an unsparing critique of her composing skill: "...Ihre Sachen haben - verzeihen Sie, dass ich Ihnen das offen sage - sehr viele dilettantische Züge...", 1 page, oblong 8vo, Clarens, 6 January 1954), Arrau, Leinsdorf, Robert Casadesus, Bertini, Balzer, Curzon (2: an autograph musical quotation, signed, from Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, inscribed to the Berlin Philharmonic, and one, signed, from Mozart's last piano concerto, also inscribed to the Berlin Philharmonic), Masur, Vaclav Neumann, Bolet, Kempff, Pollini, Gieseking, and Catherine Gayer
9 pages, mostly on A4 paper, plus some printed programmes, Berlin and elsewhere, 1954-1979
together with: Nikisch, Arthur. Autograph letter, signed ("Arthur Nikisch"), to [Pauline v. Erdmannsdörfer], discussing his hectic schedule and declining an invitation, 4 pages, 8vo, Leipzig, 5 February 1911, splitting along folds; Schweitzer, Albert. Autograph letter signed ("AlbertSchweitzer"), a reply to a letter by 'Frau Hannsen', dated 20 September 1950, informing her that he is unwilling to lecture at Strassburg or at another university, since he is not in favour of lectures, observing that his ideas should be disseminated from person to person through the powers of persuasion that reside in them, and that this quiet, natural, transmission of his ideas is the only correct way ("...Diese Verbreitung in der Stille wie auf natürliche Weise, das ist das einzig Rechte..."), 1 page, 17.8 x 21.6cm, cut down from a larger leaf, on airmail paper, with a photocopy of his correspondent's typed letter, Lambaréné, [after 20 September 1950], browning; Casals, Pablo. Autograph music quotation, signed, from Bach's third violoncello suite BWV 1009, 1 page, oblong 8vo, on a correspondence card, 1937)
9 pages, mostly on A4 paper, plus some printed programmes, Berlin and elsewhere, 1954-1979
together with: Nikisch, Arthur. Autograph letter, signed ("Arthur Nikisch"), to [Pauline v. Erdmannsdörfer], discussing his hectic schedule and declining an invitation, 4 pages, 8vo, Leipzig, 5 February 1911, splitting along folds; Schweitzer, Albert. Autograph letter signed ("AlbertSchweitzer"), a reply to a letter by 'Frau Hannsen', dated 20 September 1950, informing her that he is unwilling to lecture at Strassburg or at another university, since he is not in favour of lectures, observing that his ideas should be disseminated from person to person through the powers of persuasion that reside in them, and that this quiet, natural, transmission of his ideas is the only correct way ("...Diese Verbreitung in der Stille wie auf natürliche Weise, das ist das einzig Rechte..."), 1 page, 17.8 x 21.6cm, cut down from a larger leaf, on airmail paper, with a photocopy of his correspondent's typed letter, Lambaréné, [after 20 September 1950], browning; Casals, Pablo. Autograph music quotation, signed, from Bach's third violoncello suite BWV 1009, 1 page, oblong 8vo, on a correspondence card, 1937)
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.
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."