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Stravinsky, Igor.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of letters and notes signed ("IStravinsky" and "IStr") to the violinist Sol Babitz
1) autograph letter in French, thanking Babitz for inviting him to conduct Dumbarton Oaks and asking Dahl to prepare the rehearsals, 2 pages, 8vo, autograph envelope signed, New York, 30 April 1943
2) autograph letter in English, about Balanchine's ballet adaptation of Stravinsky's Violin Concerto "wich I conduct in January here (S. Dushkin is playing) at the Ballet-Russe of Basil", 1 page 8vo, New York, 30 December 1940
3) two corrected typescripts biographies, including "Biography of Igor Stravinsky" by Babitz, corrected by Stravinsky in black ink and red crayon, 4 pages, 4to, [probably c.1953]; and a draft entry for a dictionary, deleted by Stravinsky and annotated "It is simply ridiculous"), 1 page, 4to; together with two other typescript drafts annotated by Babitz
4) autograph note in English, thanking Babitz for an article (1953)
5) typed letter signed about editing some transcriptions ("...they are going to be tried out in Europe at the beginning of next month... "), 2 September 1969
6) printed visiting card with a four-line autograph inscription, with an autograph envelope (1942); together with an autograph note about the "Divertimento", and 6 autograph envelopes and notes signed and inscribed to Babitz ("IStravinsky Divertimento for Violin & Piano, for S Babitz"), including New Year and Christmas greetings;
7) Babitz's annotated typescript of his programme notes, derived from Stravinsky, for the world premiere of "Danses Concertantes"; with the printed programme ("...The composer has confided his thoughts in writing [the Danses] to his friend, Sol Babitz, who explains as follows...") , 8 February 1942
16 items in all 1940-1969
2) autograph letter in English, about Balanchine's ballet adaptation of Stravinsky's Violin Concerto "wich I conduct in January here (S. Dushkin is playing) at the Ballet-Russe of Basil", 1 page 8vo, New York, 30 December 1940
3) two corrected typescripts biographies, including "Biography of Igor Stravinsky" by Babitz, corrected by Stravinsky in black ink and red crayon, 4 pages, 4to, [probably c.1953]; and a draft entry for a dictionary, deleted by Stravinsky and annotated "It is simply ridiculous"), 1 page, 4to; together with two other typescript drafts annotated by Babitz
4) autograph note in English, thanking Babitz for an article (1953)
5) typed letter signed about editing some transcriptions ("...they are going to be tried out in Europe at the beginning of next month... "), 2 September 1969
6) printed visiting card with a four-line autograph inscription, with an autograph envelope (1942); together with an autograph note about the "Divertimento", and 6 autograph envelopes and notes signed and inscribed to Babitz ("IStravinsky Divertimento for Violin & Piano, for S Babitz"), including New Year and Christmas greetings;
7) Babitz's annotated typescript of his programme notes, derived from Stravinsky, for the world premiere of "Danses Concertantes"; with the printed programme ("...The composer has confided his thoughts in writing [the Danses] to his friend, Sol Babitz, who explains as follows...") , 8 February 1942
16 items in all 1940-1969
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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"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."