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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Contemporary manuscript of the Violin Sonatas in B flat, K.378 (317d), in G, K.379 (373a) and E flat, K.380 (374f)
the keyboard part only, notated by a single scribe in brown ink on up to five two-stave systems per page, with manuscript title possibly in the same hand ("Sonate und Variationen...Zum Geschenke und Andenken Den B. Seyfried in meiner Krankheit Gemacht im Jahre 1789 in Dezember Paulus Jaeger Schullehrer in Lohrbach..."), the last movement of K.380 breaking off at bar 186
35 pages, plus title-page, oblong 4to (22.5 x 37cm), 10-stave paper, leaves loose, apparently Lohrbach, 1789, staining to title, small tear to last leaf, some damp-staining
35 pages, plus title-page, oblong 4to (22.5 x 37cm), 10-stave paper, leaves loose, apparently Lohrbach, 1789, staining to title, small tear to last leaf, some damp-staining
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
A contemporary manuscript, of South-German origin, of the keyboard part for the Violin Sonatas in B flat, K.378, in G, K.379, and E flat, K.380, first published as Op.II by Artaria in Vienna at the end of 1781 (together with the sonatas in F, K.376, in C, K.296, and in F, K.377).