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C. CZERNY, AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF THE OPENING PART OF "SOUVENIR THEATRAL", [1855]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Czerny, Carl
- Autograph manuscript of the opening of his "Souvenir théâtral", Op. 247 based on Isouard's opera "Joconde", SIGNED AND INSCRIBED ("Souvenir theatral. Cah: 4. / Joconde CharlesCzerny...", for three players on two pianos
the Stichvorlage, notated in brown ink on three six-stave systems per page, the second piano part notated for four hands ("I / 4 mains / II"), comprising a maestoso section followed by sixteen bars of a moderato section, marked by the printer in red crayon, with plate number "3754" 2 pages, folio (c.31 x 24.2cm), 20-stave paper, no place or date [c.1855], traces of guard on verso, some light spotting
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
Isouard's Joconde, written for Paris in 1814, was produced in Vienna in 1815 and revived later in 1855, this latter date being consistent with a Peters plate number of 3754, as inscribed by the publisher on the manuscript.