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Vaughan Williams, Ralph.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- His conducting score of "Toward the Unknown Region", marked up and signed by him, together with nine other inscribed scores
Toward the Unknown Region, [full score], signed ("R VaughanWilliams"), on the wrapper and annotated throughout with performance markings in pencil, including above the music ("...play cues for Fl2, Cl2 Bcl Hns 3 & 4 1 & 3 Trombones..."), 51 pages, large folio (c.39.5 x 28.5cms), publisher's green wrappers, Stainer & Bell, 1924
together with scores signed and inscribed by Vaughan Williams to Ursula Wood, later Ursula Vaughan Williams and the composer's mother, including Five Variants of 'Dives and Lazarus' ("Ursula with love from RVW", in blue-black ink), Oboe Concerto, How can the Tree but Wither (2 copies, one also signed by Ursula), Along the Field ("U. 'They looked away'"), Two English Folk-Songs, Concerto Accademico ("Mother from Ralph"), Two 2-Part Inventions, Three Poems by Walt Whitman, and Concerto Grosso
10 items in all, c.1924-1952
together with scores signed and inscribed by Vaughan Williams to Ursula Wood, later Ursula Vaughan Williams and the composer's mother, including Five Variants of 'Dives and Lazarus' ("Ursula with love from RVW", in blue-black ink), Oboe Concerto, How can the Tree but Wither (2 copies, one also signed by Ursula), Along the Field ("U. 'They looked away'"), Two English Folk-Songs, Concerto Accademico ("Mother from Ralph"), Two 2-Part Inventions, Three Poems by Walt Whitman, and Concerto Grosso
10 items in all, c.1924-1952
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."