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Bellini, Vincenzo.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Four autograph and corrected manuscript parts for the "Tantum Ergo" in G major, including
1) Autograph viola part, inscribed by the composer "Tantum ergo...Viole...Bellini, Larg[hett]o esp[ressi]vo", notated in brown ink on seven staves, with some erasures and smudged corrections, 1 page, 4to (23 x 28cms), 12-stave paper, on a guard, red morocco gilt
2 & 3) Two scribal copies of the "Controbasso" part, both revised by the composer with his autograph alterations, additions and deletions to each, 2 pages, 4to (c.22 x 29cms), 10-stave paper, blue wrappers
4) Scribal part for the "Violino primo", 2 pages, 4to (22.5 x 29cms), 10-stave paper, blue wrappers
5 pages, oblong 4to, no place or date, Naples [early 1820s], some repairs to one of the "Controbasso" parts
2 & 3) Two scribal copies of the "Controbasso" part, both revised by the composer with his autograph alterations, additions and deletions to each, 2 pages, 4to (c.22 x 29cms), 10-stave paper, blue wrappers
4) Scribal part for the "Violino primo", 2 pages, 4to (22.5 x 29cms), 10-stave paper, blue wrappers
5 pages, oblong 4to, no place or date, Naples [early 1820s], some repairs to one of the "Controbasso" parts
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
Autograph music by Bellini is rare. This "Tantum Ergo" is an early work, undoubtedly composed while a student at the Naples Conservatory between 1819 and 1825. An autograph bassoon part for this work was sold in these rooms on 6 December 1996 (lot 22), and the soprano solo part on 7 December 2001 (lot 16). There are also autograph parts for clarinet (in the Milan Conservatory) and one for flute was sold at Stargardt in March 1988.
For other examples of Bellini's early hand, please see Composizioni giovanili inedite (Rome, 1941) and S. Maguire, 'La grafia di Bellini in alcuni autogafi', in Vincenzo Bellini nel secondo centenario della nascita (Florence, 2004), 457-485.