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Stravinsky, Igor.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Eight autograph musical sketches and fragments, including from
1) "Danses Concertantes", comprising seven bars notated in pencil for bass and violin, on two staves, on a bifolio of music written by Sol Babitz (including from Beethoven's quartet Op.18 no.2), 3 pages, folio
2) "Threni", comprising two bars notated in pencil on three staves marked "[quaver] = 180", annotated by Babitz in ink ("Threni id est lam[e]ntation[e]s Jeremiae Prophet[ae]", 1 page, 4to
3) two autograph tone rows, signed ("IStr"), notated in blue and black ink, with alterations, on printed note-paper, 2 pages, 16mo, cut from larger leaves, with an explanatory note by Babitz ("...original & Inversion of 12-tone Row. In conjunction with discussion of Kennedy Ode & Abraham March 23 1965 Sol Babitz")
4) an autograph manuscript of 3 chords notated in pencil on hand-drawn staves, illustrating harmonic progressions, 1 page, 8vo; with another pencil sketch apparently inked over by Babitz
8 items
2) "Threni", comprising two bars notated in pencil on three staves marked "[quaver] = 180", annotated by Babitz in ink ("Threni id est lam[e]ntation[e]s Jeremiae Prophet[ae]", 1 page, 4to
3) two autograph tone rows, signed ("IStr"), notated in blue and black ink, with alterations, on printed note-paper, 2 pages, 16mo, cut from larger leaves, with an explanatory note by Babitz ("...original & Inversion of 12-tone Row. In conjunction with discussion of Kennedy Ode & Abraham March 23 1965 Sol Babitz")
4) an autograph manuscript of 3 chords notated in pencil on hand-drawn staves, illustrating harmonic progressions, 1 page, 8vo; with another pencil sketch apparently inked over by Babitz
8 items
Condition
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"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."