FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. BERNHARD SCNAPPAUF (d.1904), Wagner's personal physician from 1871, and thence by direct descent
[WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883).] A black velvet beret with yellow silk lining.
Details
[WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883).] A black velvet beret with yellow silk lining.
Wagner's famous beret, which he habitually wore and which he was frequently photographed wearing (see lot 262).
Wagner's famous beret, which he habitually wore and which he was frequently photographed wearing (see lot 262).
Provenance
Dr Bernhard Schnappauf, Wagner and Liszt's personal physician who lived with the Wagner family in Wahnfried and who accompanied Wagner on his travels, and thence by direct descent.