Outstanding display featuring a handwritten musical manuscript by Franz Liszt, an autograph letter signed by Liszt, and twelve strands of Liszt's hair, double-matted and framed together with a few images and a descriptive plaque to an overall size of 27 x 27.25.
The display includes:
- Handwritten musical quotation by Franz Liszt, unsigned, one page, 12 x 9, comprising several bars of music from 'Salve Polonia Interludium aus dem Oratorium Stanislaus.' Annotated in the lower right by a "Dr. Gille," in full (translated): "I hereby confirm that the above is written by Fr. Liszt in his own hand." Accompanied by a photocopy of a letter from German music publishing house G. Henle Verlag, indicating that the piece had been identified as a fragment of a proof sheet and would be included in a catalogue raisonné of Liszt’s works.
- ALS in French, signed "F. Liszt," one page, 5 x 7.75, no date. Handwritten letter by Liszt, in full (translated): "As soon as you arrive, have somebody take you to Lefebre's, 40 Ste Cecile Street where you will find me with open arms."
- Approximately twelve strands of Liszt's hair, taken from a larger lock, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives. Included photocopies of provenance materials indicate that the original lock was displayed upon an inscribed photograph of Liszt with his friend and student, Carl V. Lachmund.
In overall fine condition, with light creasing to the letter.
The Collection of Dr. Joseph Matheu.
