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Letter about Beethoven written by Debussy

Autograph letter signed "Claude" [Debussy] to Pierre Louys describing the "14th quartet" of Beethoven as a long practical joke and expressing the wish not to be wearied any more with old stuff that doesn't even have any period charm. 2 p., octavo, with autograph envelope, dated [Paris] February 1895.
Item Information
Material Type
Letter about Beethoven
Record Number
La59
Creator
Claude Debussy
Auction Information
Auction House
Sotheby's (London)
Lot Number
37
Date of Sale
6/10/2009
Sender
Claude Debussy
Recipients
Pierre Louys
Pricing Information
Treasures Tracking
Manuscript
Estimate Price
1500-2000 GBP
Sale Price
3000 GBP
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$4920.00