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Muffat, Georg (1653-1704).
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Apparatus musico-organisticus Invictissimo Leopoldo I. Salzburg: 1690.
première édition. 66 pages in-folio (33 x 24 cm), page de titre et musique gravées, ornements et culs-de-lampe gravés sur bois, initiales gravées, quelques restaurations à la page de titre et aux six premières pages de musique, quelques taches, déchirures minimes, quelques pages émargées par le relieur, affectant légèrement le texte, couvertures originales marbrées avec pièce de titre manuscrite, défauts au dos.
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
Première édition, annotée par le compositeur, avec des ajouts en latin à la page de titre et un post-scriptum de 8 lignes autographes à la préface. La pièce de titre manuscrite sur le premier plat semble également être signée de la main de Muffat: "Auth. Dom Georgio Muffat".
Avec Froberger, Georg Muffat est le plus grand compositeur allemand pour clavier précédant Bach. Johann Sebastian connaissait l'oeuvre de Muffat et en subit l'influence.
First edition, annotated by the composer, with additions in Latin to the title-page and an 8-line autograph postscript to the preface. The Manuscript Label on the outer cover would also appear to be signed by Muffat: “Auth. Dom Georgio Muffat”
With Froberger, Georg Muffat ranks as the greatest German keyboard composer before Bach. Johann Sebastian knew Muffat’s works and was influenced by them.