Gustav Mahler, attribution, Gustav Mahler calling card for Ludwig Karpath

Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler calling card for Ludwig Karpath

Bohemia
offset lithograph, ink on paper
image (sight): 5.25 h x 3.75 w in (13 x 10 cm)
card : 2.375 h x 4 w in (6 x 10 cm)
envelope: 3.25 h x 4.625 w in (8 x 12 cm)

In this card addressed to Austrian music writer and critic Ludwig Karpath (1866-1936), Gustav Mahler urges Karpath to arrive on time for their meeting at the Cafe Pscheidl in Vienna.

Printed and inscribed to calling card 'Kapellmeister Gustav Mahler ist nur einige Stunden in Wien und bittet [Sie ins] Cafe Pscheidl punktlich' and to envelope 'Herrn Redakteur Ludwig Karpath'.

Provenance: Collection of Michael Tilson Thomas

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Condition
Dimensions provided are of sight; work has not been examined out of frame. Work is in good condition. Wear and signs of handling to edges of the envelope, consistent with age. Attenuation to colored matboard, otherwise presents well. Framed behind glass measuring 13.25 x 16.5 inches.