Lot 754: Autographs - Arnold Schoenberg

Arnold Schoenberg: Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the "twelve-tone” system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of twentieth-century music. TLS in French, one page, 5 x 6.5, no date. Schoenberg writes Henri Corbiere regarding the composer’s earlier response to the question "What is the saying/maxim by which you live?” Double matted and framed with a color portrait to an overall size of 13.5 x 18.5. In fine condition.

Over 50 years, art critic and journalist, Corbiere collected from intellectuals in many fields all over the world their opinions on life. Eventually compiling approximately 13,000 such responses. Among these were the "maximes de vie” of many prominent figures, including Arnold Schoenberg. RRAuction COA.