- 155
Verdi, Giuseppe.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Les Vêpres siciliennes. Gd Opéra en 5 actes, [vocal score], Paris: Léon Escudier, [1855]
first edition, 415 pages, folio (33.3 x 25cms), engraved title by Vialon, engraved music, plate numbers L.E. 1500 & 1501, prices at 30 francs, modern red cloth, some foxing
Literature
Hopkinson 56A (a)
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
This large and imposing score of Verdi's first French grande opéra, was published just a few weeks after the premiere at the Opéra on 13 June 1855, and may have been prepared during the rehearsals. This is an early and uncorrected issue: two pages (80 and 86) were apparently misnumbered and transposed during the engraving.