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Ireland, John.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of "In Praise of Neptune", signed ("John Ireland")
comprising two versions of the song
1) for chorus and piano, notated in brown ink on four three-stave systems per page, with additions and deletions in red ink, with sol-fa syllables added above the music, lacking the conclusion, inscribed by the composer "To F.W.W....unison song [deleted]...words by Thomas Campian (1594)"), 4 pages
2) for unaccompanied four-part chorus, notated on four two-stave systems per page, the words in red ink, lacking the opening four bars, 3 pages (versos blank)
7 pages in all, folio (c.36 x 26cms), 16-stave paper (A.L. No.10), no place or date, [probably c.1911], the lower half of the 2nd leaf and the first system of the second setting torn away, browning, staining and some foxing
1) for chorus and piano, notated in brown ink on four three-stave systems per page, with additions and deletions in red ink, with sol-fa syllables added above the music, lacking the conclusion, inscribed by the composer "To F.W.W....unison song [deleted]...words by Thomas Campian (1594)"), 4 pages
2) for unaccompanied four-part chorus, notated on four two-stave systems per page, the words in red ink, lacking the opening four bars, 3 pages (versos blank)
7 pages in all, folio (c.36 x 26cms), 16-stave paper (A.L. No.10), no place or date, [probably c.1911], the lower half of the 2nd leaf and the first system of the second setting torn away, browning, staining and some foxing
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 song was published by Ascherberg in 1911, in versions for unaccompanied chorus and as a "unison song" with piano. The poem is by Thomas Campion.