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Felix Mendelssohn Autograph Letter Signed. ...
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Felix Mendelssohn Autograph Letter Signed. One page, 4 ½ x 7 ¾ inches (sight); no place; December 23, 1837. A letter to a Madame Kraus sending thanks for a present and enclosing a music score (not present). Writing in German, in part: "We wanted to thank you in person yesterday for your kind present, were prevented from doing so continually, and finally it occurred to me that as thanks for your splendid handiwork, I should also send some handiwork... you remember the solo of a few evenings ago, and perhaps you want to sing through it again now and then. So I am sending it with this and wish that it may give you as much pleasure as your friendly present does me." Signed, "Felix Mendelssohn." Matted and framed with a portrait of Mendelssohn to an overall size of 14 ¾ x 13 ½ inches. Double glazed with the address cover made out in his hand displayed on the verso.Condition: Gently toned; the ink is lighter at the end of the letter and signature. Light rubbing to frame.
Provenance: Kenneth W. Rendell Gallery. Estate of Ernest Henry Seelhorst; Brenham, Texas.
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2024 April 5 Historical Manuscripts Signature® Auction #6285 (go to Auction Home page)
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