J. Brahms. Exceptionally large photograph signed on the mount ("Johannes Brahms"), 1897

BRAHMS, JOHANNES

Exceptionally large photograph signed on the mount ("Zu freundlicher Erinnerung an Wien und an Johannes Brahms"), showing the great composer in early sixties

c.57.5 x 46.5cm, albumen print by C. Brasch of Berlin, photographer's device stamped to lower corner ("C. Brasch, Berlin W. 1897."), contemporary wood frame with sculpted gilt edges and corner bosses, glazed (overall size: c.91.5 x 75.5cm), 1897 

This is the largest photograph of a great composer that Sotheby's has ever offered at auction.