- 72
Offenbach, Jacques.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Early autograph manuscript of a waltz
a fragment, consisting of the whole of an opening section of a waltz in A major, scored for full orchestra, with autograph title ("Introduction"), notated in brown ink on up to twenty-two staves per page, comprising 29 bars in all
3 pages, folio (c.34 x 27cm), no place or date [c.1840s?], 22-stave paper, possibly original stitching; together with autograph sketches by Offenbach for various unidentified works, written on the blank and partly blank leaves of the same manuscript in pencil and ink (8 autograph leaves in all), a few small tears to upper margin of last leaf, not affecting music
3 pages, folio (c.34 x 27cm), no place or date [c.1840s?], 22-stave paper, possibly original stitching; together with autograph sketches by Offenbach for various unidentified works, written on the blank and partly blank leaves of the same manuscript in pencil and ink (8 autograph leaves in all), a few small tears to upper margin of last leaf, not affecting music
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."