3823060 Tannhauser by Richard Wagner (1813-83), 1860s (litho with hand-written inscription) by French School, (19th century); 27.9x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tannhauser: Opera en trois actes. Paris: G. Flaxland, n.d. 19th-century quarter morocco and boards. Provenance: Gustave Dore (1832-83), presentation inscription by Richard Wagner on title. Presentation copy inscribed by Richard Wagner to Gustave Dore in the year of the first revised Paris production: "? Gustave Dore son admirateur le plus sincere Richard Wagner." Wagner meet Dore during a visit to Paris in 1860. Dore admired Wagner\'s work, and intended to illustrated his "Ring der Nibelungen." The above presentation copy is mentioned and illustrated in Ernst Newman The Life of Richard Wagner.); Photo byChristie\'s Images.