- 72
Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of a two-voice canon in C minor, signed and inscribed ("...zu freundlicher Erinnerung an Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy")
notated in brown ink on one hand-drawn system, with autograph title ("Canone a 2."), 14 bars in all
1 page, 21 x 32cm, on an album leaf, later pencil annotation to verso, Leipzig, 28 March 1841, light browning, minute tear to one corner
1 page, 21 x 32cm, on an album leaf, later pencil annotation to verso, Leipzig, 28 March 1841, light browning, minute tear to one corner
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
A fine long canon, apparently unpublished. A two-part C-minor canon of 28 March 1841 is not listed in TNG, which does record, however, a canon in E flat under the same date. A later pencil annotation to the verso, it may be noted, similarly describes the present canon as being in E flat. We understand that the canon was originally composed in 1837/1838, and that the first dated album leaf with it is from 10 February 1839 (Paris, Bibliotheque nationale).