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Stravinsky, Igor.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of first and early editions inscribed by Stravinsky to the violinist Sol Babitz
Poetics of Music ("To Sol Babitz, with all my professional sympathetic understanding IStravinsky 1947"); Persephone ("To Sol Babitz affectionately IStr 1952"); Circus Polka (inscribed "IStr"); Apollo ("photostatic copy of the 1st Kussevitzky édition 1928 orch. score, To Sol Babitz, cordially, IStr"); In Memoriam Dylan Thomas ("To Sol Babitz cordially IStravinsky 1954"); and Webern's "Fuga (Ricercata)" after JS Bach, inscribed by Stravinsky on the cover ("Best season greetings to Sol Babitz and love to Meg from Igor Stravinsky who copied this very remarkable score, Dec 1953") and copies of the Ballade (with a wrapper inscribed by Stravinsky ("Ballade du Divertimento, pour Violin & Piano que j'ai décidé de retiré de cette suite") , Elegie (2 copies, annotated by Babitz)
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."