^Lot 774 Edvard Grieg

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ‘Piano Concerto in A minor,’ the incidental music to Peer Gynt, and the ‘Holberg Suite.’ Rare AMQS on an off-white 3 x 4.75 card, Grieg pens two measures from his ‘Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 8,’ signed at the bottom, “Edvard Grieg.” Quote is affixed to an identical size card. Matted and framed with a bronze portrait medal to an overall size of 13.5 x 17; the frame back bears the printed label and red wax seal of noted dealer Charles Hamilton. Faint soiling and fingerprints, otherwise fine condition. Grieg composed this sonata in 1865 when he was just 22, and it is one of three sonatas for violin and piano among his works. A desirable musical quotation dashed off with great panache, finished with an equally exuberant signature.