March Exceptional Estates Auction
Lot 166:
Description
Signature of composer Dmitri Shostakovich (Russian, 1906-1975), along with a measure of music sketched in his hand. Ink on what appears to be a cocktail napkin. Engraved tag on mat reads, "Last notes of 1966 Spring Quartet inscribed by Dimitri Shostakovich for Sol Hurok during a luncheon in Moscow, February 1966. Shostakovich was a Soviet composer and pianist known for his symphonies and string quartets. His works were often shaped by political pressure under Stalin’s regime, leading to censorship and forced public apologies, yet he continued to produce influential music. In the early 1950s, Hurok arranged for Shostakovich to tour the United States, bringing his music to a broader American audience. The tour helped establish Shostakovich’s reputation in the West, despite the Soviet Union’s attempts to control the image of its artists. Sight size 4-1/2" square. Framed to 17-1/2" x 16". This item can be shipped in-house.
Condition: Good condition, see images.
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