- 77
Prokofiev, Sergei.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dve Sonatiny...Deux Sonatines op.54, inscribed by the composer, in pencil on the title ("Dear Smolens, please devote more attention to these sonatinas than to the quartet. Play it several times and think about it carefully... [translation]"), first edition, 4to, Berlin, Paris etc: Edition Russe de musique, [1933]
Poulenc, Francis. Cinq poèmes de Max Jacob, signed and inscribed by the composer ("à Madame Boons qui chante si bien, Fr. Poulenc") in blue ink, over the music, first edition, olive wrappers, Paris, Rouart-Lerolle, [c.1932]
together with a collection of first editions by Debussy: Khamma [proof copy of the vocal score], 4to, engraved music, Paris: Durand, [1912], browning to wide margins; Mandoline, 4to, illustrated by A. Willette, [Revue illustré, 1 September 1890]; La boîte à joujoux, [full score], folio, unbound, A. Durand, [1920]; Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien [full score by A. Caplet], folio, unbound, Durand; Stravinsky: Quatre chants russes pour voix et piano, 4to, J & W Chester, [1920], Symphonies de Psaumes [vocal score], Berlin, Paris etc: Edition Russe de musique; Canticum sacrum [vocal score], cover designed by T. Stravinsky, Boosey & Hawkes , [1955]; and by Satie: Sonneries de la Rose + Croix, 4to, unbound, later issue, without imprint, [c.1891]
together with a collection of first editions by Debussy: Khamma [proof copy of the vocal score], 4to, engraved music, Paris: Durand, [1912], browning to wide margins; Mandoline, 4to, illustrated by A. Willette, [Revue illustré, 1 September 1890]; La boîte à joujoux, [full score], folio, unbound, A. Durand, [1920]; Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien [full score by A. Caplet], folio, unbound, Durand; Stravinsky: Quatre chants russes pour voix et piano, 4to, J & W Chester, [1920], Symphonies de Psaumes [vocal score], Berlin, Paris etc: Edition Russe de musique; Canticum sacrum [vocal score], cover designed by T. Stravinsky, Boosey & Hawkes , [1955]; and by Satie: Sonneries de la Rose + Croix, 4to, unbound, later issue, without imprint, [c.1891]
Condition
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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."