Lot 34
- 34
Liszt, Franz
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Liszt, Franz
- Autograph letter signed (“F.Liszt”), in French, to the English publisher Frederick Beale, about Liszt's transcription of Beethoven's "Gellert Lieder" Op.48, [c.1840]
- paper
chiding him for not coming to see him and urging him to do so to discuss the engraving of the 'Melodies religieuses d'après Beethoven', noting that the work should appear in Germany on the 15th or 20th of July, but if he wishes to have the publication delayed he should inform him ("...Voulez vous en attendant graver ces melodies religieuses d'après Beethoven? Je vous envoie par Minasi les epreuves allemandes...")
4 pages, 8vo (19 x 11cm), no place or date [c.1840], creased at folds, old repair to second leaf
4 pages, 8vo (19 x 11cm), no place or date [c.1840], creased at folds, old repair to second leaf
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
Frederick Beale was in partnership with J.B. Cramer. Beale apparently suggested the word “recital” to describe Liszt’s solo piano concerts. The works by Beethoven discussed here are probably the Geistliche Lieder to texts by Gellert, which Liszt arranged for piano.
Liszt's transcriptions were first published b💞y Schuberth of Hamburg in 1840, and also by Wessel of London (LWV A 70; Raabe 122).