- 127
Spontini, Gaspare.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript full score of part of the opera Nurmahal, oder das Rosenfest von Kaschmir
a working manuscript, comprising five bars of music before Athar's Act scene 10 recitative "Kein Zufluchtsort" and the first bar of that recitative, notated in brown ink on one twelve-stave system per page, scored for orchestra and voice, comprising 8 bars, 2 cancelled
2 pages, folio (31.7 x 23.3cm), inscription by Aloys Fuchs to first page, no place or date [Berlin, c.1822?], wrapper with autograph inscription by Aloys Fuch ("...Fragment aus der Partitur einer deutschen Oper dem Herrn Professor J. v Zimermann in Paris verehrt von Aloys Fuchs [paraph] in Wien. 1836"), ties, trimmed
together with autograph letters by: Pleyel (in French, to the Director of the Paris Théâtre Italien, 1 page, integral autograph address panel, no date), Joseph Weigl the younger (to Heinrich Joseph von Collin, discussing his work on a new ballet and rehearsals of the new opera seria, 1 page, 10 March 1802), Millöcker (2), Proch, Hellmesberger, Lachner, Lindpaintner (document signed ("Meldzettl"), 3 November 1837), Pohl (discussing his Mozart und Haydn in London, 8 pages, Vienna, 4 May 1867) and two others (11)
2 pages, folio (31.7 x 23.3cm), inscription by Aloys Fuchs to first page, no place or date [Berlin, c.1822?], wrapper with autograph inscription by Aloys Fuch ("...Fragment aus der Partitur einer deutschen Oper dem Herrn Professor J. v Zimermann in Paris verehrt von Aloys Fuchs [paraph] in Wien. 1836"), ties, trimmed
together with autograph letters by: Pleyel (in French, to the Director of the Paris Théâtre Italien, 1 page, integral autograph address panel, no date), Joseph Weigl the younger (to Heinrich Joseph von Collin, discussing his work on a new ballet and rehearsals of the new opera seria, 1 page, 10 March 1802), Millöcker (2), Proch, Hellmesberger, Lachner, Lindpaintner (document signed ("Meldzettl"), 3 November 1837), Pohl (discussing his Mozart und Haydn in London, 8 pages, Vienna, 4 May 1867) and two others (11)
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
Spontini's Nurmahal, to a libretto by C.A. Herklots (after Moore's Lalla Rookh), was first performed in Berlin on 27 May 1822.