the eighteen-bar theme with underlaid words ("Wagt es zu denken, wagt zu vertrauen") notated in brown ink on three staves, with autograph title ("Friedenstag. Schlusshymne.")

1 page, cut down from a larger leaf (13.5 x 21.8cm), the strip of "Zurich...No. 32" paper containing 6 machine-ruled staves, no place or date (c.1938, or later), two small stains, one slightly affecting the first letter of the signature, central vertical crease, tiny tear to leading edge, creasing to corners and at hinge

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."

An attractive quotation with a bold signature by the composer. Strauss's one-act opera Friedenstag, Op.81 was composed between 1935-1936 and first performed at the Munich Staatsoper on 24 July 1938.