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Hermitage Fine Art

957 - DOUNAÏEVSKI I.O. (1900–1955), AUTOGRAPH
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
DOUNAÏEVSKI I.O. (1900–1955), AUTOGRAPH Signed autograph letter addressed to the composer, songwriter and conductor Paul Marcel (1908–1973). Moscow, 4 December 1948 2 pp. on personal letterhead. In Russian. 22 x 15.5 cm. Paper, ink. The last two lines have faded. A fragment of the envelope (front) is attached. The letter discusses various matters relating to Paul Marcel’s orchestral scores. Isaac Ossipovich Dunaevsky (1900–1955), an eminent Soviet composer and a leading figure in operetta and popular song. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
Auction location
Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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