- 116
Salieri, Antonio.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of a vocal trio, signed at the end ("Salieri")
scored for two tenors and bass, notated in brown ink on two-stave systems, 38 bars in all, consisting of a refrain ("La la la...") and two verses ("Lode alla compagnia, si viva in allegria...Credimi pure amico, la verita ti dico..."), with autograph tempo marking and a few autograph corrections, from the collection of aloys fuchs, with his autograph label and signature on fol. 1r ("Originale di Antonio Salieri...Terzett in Partitur...Aus der Sammlung des Aloys Fuchs in Wien (1840)")
2 pages on two leaves, the second leaf cut down from a larger one, both leaves laid down on paper, 27.5 x 20.7cm (leaf one) and 18 x 20.3cm (leaf two), [probably Vienna, no date]
2 pages on two leaves, the second leaf cut down from a larger one, both leaves laid down on paper, 27.5 x 20.7cm (leaf one) and 18 x 20.3cm (leaf two), [probably Vienna, no date]
Provenance
Sale in these rooms on 15 May 1979 (lot 138). Formerly in the collection of Aloys Fuchs
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
An attractive, complete Italian vocal composition, not listed separately in TNG.
Please see the illustration on page 91.