- 25
[Pfitzner, Hans]
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thirteen caricatures of the composer by Helmut Jürgens
- paper
showing the composer at the piano, conducting, on stage receiving applause, and as an Easter bunny, signed by the artist ("HJürgens"), executed in pencil and gouache, various sizes (27.7-35 x 21.5-25.5cm) no place, 1931-1932
Literature
Renate Grasberger, Hans Pfitzner und Eleonore/Bruno Vondenhoff : Aussprüche, Gespräche, Erinnerungen (Tutzing, 1997) (a copy of this volume is included with this lot)
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
Thirteen attractive and amusing caricatures of Pfitzner, most from the year of the first performance of his last opera, Das Herz (1931), which provides the theme for a number of the drawings. The artist, Helmut Jürgens (1902-1963) was a notable stage designer, producing sets for original productions of works by Orff and Egk.