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Saturday, 24 October 2026
Lose 1 - 1706
Lot 108 Winifred Wagner. Maschinenschriftlicher Brief …
Maschinenschriftlicher Brief mit eigenhändiger Unterschrift von Richard Wagners einziger Schwiegertochter (1887-1980) an den Berliner Konzertchor. Bayreuth, 3. Mai 1974. 1 S. auf 1 Blatt (ca. 15 x 21 cm) mit gedrucktem Adress-Briefkopf u. Wz.
Autographen – Brief der aus England stammenden Schwiegertochter Richard Wagners und Freundin Hitlers, die nach dem Tod Cosimas zunächst die Leitung der Bayreuther Festspiele übernahm und sie später an ihren Sohn Wieland weitergab. - Absage auf eine "freundliche Einladung ... Ihre konzertante Aufführung des 'Rienzi' zu besuchen" aufgrund eines Schwedenaufenthalts. - Gelocht, Faltspuren, im rechten unteren Rand leicht angeknickt, sonst wohlerhalten.
Autographs – 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. - Decline of an invitation to attend the concert performance of "Rienzi" due to a stay in Sweden. - Punched, foldmarks, slight crease mark at the bottom right corner, otherwise good condition.
Startprice: 200 €
Estimate: 300 €
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