- 73
Offenbach, Jacques.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Early autograph sketch-manuscript
comprising sketches for a number of unidentified works, apparently vocal and instrumental, including a lengthy sketch for a strophic vocal composition ("Ja ihr Blümlein, unter Allem die Ihr hier so reizvoll blüht..."), set out on three systems, with brief indications of the accompaniment, notated in brown ink and pencil on systems of varying length, some autograph deletions and revisions
4 pages, cut down from a larger leaf (c.23.3 x 25.7cm), a few later manuscript annotations, no place or date [1840s], a few small stains to margins, central vertical fold
together with two autograph letters signed ("Jacques Offenbach"), 4 pages, 8vo, one letter with autograph envelope, 22 January 1873 and June 1877, one letter mounted at the corners
4 pages, cut down from a larger leaf (c.23.3 x 25.7cm), a few later manuscript annotations, no place or date [1840s], a few small stains to margins, central vertical fold
together with two autograph letters signed ("Jacques Offenbach"), 4 pages, 8vo, one letter with autograph envelope, 22 January 1873 and June 1877, one letter mounted at the corners
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."