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Bruckner, Anton
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Bruckner, Anton
- Printed visiting card, with an autograph inscription to Erich Fels, the poet of "Das deutsche Lied", signed "Dr ABruckner"
- paper
inscribed by the composer on both sides ("Nehmen Sie herrlicher Dichter! / meine große Bewunderung und herzlichsten Grüße entgegen! 23.5.[1]892") and annotated by the recipient, the librettist of Das deutsche Lied, Erich Fels ("Als er meine Strofe Das deutsche Lied vertonte")
2 pages (4.7 x 7.7cm), printed titles: "Prof Anton Bruckner/ Ehren Doctor der Philosophie/ der k.k. Universität in Wien/ Ritter des Franz Josef Ordens/ k.k. Hoforganist", [Vienna], 23 May 1892
2 pages (4.7 x 7.7cm), printed titles: "Prof Anton Bruckner/ Ehren Doctor der Philosophie/ der k.k. Universität in Wien/ Ritter des Franz Josef Ordens/ k.k. Hoforganist", [Vienna], 23 May 1892
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
Visiting cards by Bruckner are rare at auction: we have seen only one other example during the last thirty years. Das deutsche Lied (WAB 63) is one of Bruckner's final choral works, scored for male chorus and brass ensemble (four horns, three trumpets, three trombones and tuba). Also known as "Der deutsche Gesang", it was first performed in Salzburg on 5 June 1892.