- 107
Schubert, Franz.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of part of the Variations on a French Song D.624, for piano duet, signed and inscribed by the composer ("Variationen über ein französiches Lied. Sept. 1818 Franz Schubert[paraph]")
comprising the opening of the work and later sections, including the Theme and first and fifth variations complete, together with part of the second, fourth and sixth variations, notated in brown ink on three four-stave systems, a working manuscript in places, with some deletions and alterations, September 1818,
4 pages, oblong 4to (c.22 x 30 and 24 x 29cms), 12-stave paper, the two leaves secured at the hinge with tape, the foot of the first leaf cut away, light creasing to the first leaf,
4 pages, oblong 4to (c.22 x 30 and 24 x 29cms), 12-stave paper, the two leaves secured at the hinge with tape, the foot of the first leaf cut away, light creasing to the first leaf,
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Schubert's Variations Op.10 were published in 1822 with a dedication to Beethoven. The autograph manuscript was dispersed and partly lost after an auction in Paris in 1935. Other leaves now survive at the Sibley Library at Rochester NY, Paris and St Petersburg.
The present manuscript comprises the first and third leaves of Schubert's first composing draft (the second leaf is at Rochester, NY), bearing his title and signature, with the main Theme complete, and parts of five out of the eight variations, together with the composer's autograph title and signature. The fourth variation is also almost complete, lacking the first five bars.