Lot 257 · The Alphabet of Genius: Important Autograph Letters and Manuscripts
Autograph letter signed ('A. Scriabin') to Nikolai Gustavovich [von Struve], n.p., [before 12 January 1911]
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin (1872-1915) · In Russian. Two pages, 115 x 88mm, date of receipt noted in red pencil
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- Estimate
- £2,500–£3,500 hammer ≈ $4,187–$5,862
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — The Alphabet of Genius: Important Autograph Letters and Manuscripts, London · 28 May 2014
- Dimensions
- In Russian. Two pages, 115 x 88mm, date of receipt noted in red pencil
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3286057
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin (1872-1915), Autograph letter signed ('A. Scriabin') to Nikolai Gustavovich [von Struve], n.p., [before 12 January 1911]. Christie's, 28 May 2014, lot 257. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3286057.
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Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin (1872-1915), Autograph letter signed ('A. Scriabin') to Nikolai Gustavovich [von Struve], n.p., [before 12 January 1911]. Christie's, 28 May 2014, lot 257. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3286057.
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