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Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

108 - Wagner, Winifred
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Wagner, Winifred A typewritten letter, bearing the handwritten signature of Richard Wagner’s only daughter-in-law (1887–1980), addressed to the Berlin Concert Choir. Bayreuth, 3 May 1974. 1 page on 1 sheet (approx. 15 x 21 cm) with printed address letterhead and watermark. Letter from Richard Wagner’s daughter-in-law, who was originally from England and a friend of Hitler’s; following Cosima’s death, she initially took over the management of the Bayreuth Festival and later handed it over to her son Wieland. - Declines a “kind invitation … to attend your concert performance of ‘Rienzi’” due to a stay in Sweden. - Punched, crease marks, slightly creased at the bottom right-hand corner, otherwise in good condition. Typewritten letter signed by Richard Wagner’s only daughter-in-law (1887–1980) to the Berlin Concert Choir. - Letter from Richard Wagner’s daughter-in-law, who was originally from England and a friend of Hitler’s, who initially took over the management of the Bayreuth Festival following Cosima’s death and later handed it over to her son Wieland. - Declines an invitation to attend the concert performance of ‘Rienzi’ due to a stay in Sweden. - Punched, fold marks, slight crease mark at the bottom right-hand corner; otherwise in good condition.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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