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Read morePrinceton, 31 July 1946
Price Realised GBP 3,500
Estimate
GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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An unlucky accident
Princeton, 31 July 1946
Price Realised GBP 3,500
Price Realised GBP 3,500
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Lot Essay
Maja's broken hip.
Einstein's writes with news of a wretchedly unlucky accident: 'I must tell you today that Maja had the misfortune to fall at home on the way from her room and to break her femur right next to her hip joint. The break is relatively clean, but the recovery will take a long time and lying still for long periods is not without its dangers for her'. For the moment she is in hospital, as caring for her has been too much for Einstein's stepdaughter Margot. Maja has taken it well, and is in no pain: such accidents are always a risk 'for us old people', and particularly for Maja, given the existing problems with her balance. Einstein's son Hans Albert and his family are in Zurich, and Winteler may see them at some point.
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This lot has been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Shipping Outside the UK
Please note that if this lot is to be shipped outside of the UK an export licence will be required. A period of 2 weeks should be allowed for the application to be processed.
Einstein's writes with news of a wretchedly unlucky accident: 'I must tell you today that Maja had the misfortune to fall at home on the way from her room and to break her femur right next to her hip joint. The break is relatively clean, but the recovery will take a long time and lying still for long periods is not without its dangers for her'. For the moment she is in hospital, as caring for her has been too much for Einstein's stepdaughter Margot. Maja has taken it well, and is in no pain: such accidents are always a risk 'for us old people', and particularly for Maja, given the existing problems with her balance. Einstein's son Hans Albert and his family are in Zurich, and Winteler may see them at some point.
Post Lot Text
Temporary Admission Regime
This lot has been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Shipping Outside the UK
Please note that if this lot is to be shipped outside of the UK an export licence will be required. A period of 2 weeks should be allowed for the application to be processed.
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Princeton, 31 July 1946
An unlucky accident
Estimate: GBP 1,200 - 1,800
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