Liszt, Franz. (1811–1886) [Busoni, Ferruccio. (1866–1924)]. 1842 Portrait of Liszt from the Collection of Busoni. A remarkable association item linking two of the greatest of all pianist-composers in history. An original portrait lithograph of Liszt by Carl Mittag [engraved by Kruger] with a facsimile AMQS on the mount. 35 x 25 cm. Framed and from the collection of Ferrucio Busoni. The portrait appeared in the Berline Figaro issue of 1842, Nr. 42 with the title "Liszt's Porträt." Wurzbach 15, 269f.


Provenance: Kunstauktionshaus Georg A. Samter, Berlin. Sale of the property of Ferruccio Busoni, 6.4. 1932.