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Bach, Johann Sebastian.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Two Nägeli editions of Die Kunst der Fuge and the Goldberg Variations
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Die Kunst der Fuge von Johann Sebastian Bach [BWV 1080] [in open score or keyboard score], Zurich: Hans Georg Nägeli, [1802], 183 pages, oblong 4to (24 x 33.3cm), engraved title and music, series title after title, modern half calf retaining contemporary manuscript label to upper cover, modern slipcase--Variationen für das Clavier von Johann Sebastian Bach [BWV 988], Hans Georg Nägeli, [1809], 63 pages, oblong 4to (26.5 x 35.4cm), engraved throughout, ties, unbound and uncut, modern cloth folder, without series title, a few small tears to final leaf repaired [BWV 988, p.715 (and cf. Hoboken 113); cf. Hoboken 146 [BWV 1080]]
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.
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."
"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
These are two very attractively printed early nineteenth-century editions, both notable publications in the history of the Bach revival at the beginning of the nineteenth century.