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Villa Lobos, Heitor.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Scribal manuscript signed and inscribed, of " O Cavalinho de páu' from Próle do Bébé No.2, signed and inscribed ("À Alina von Berentzen, Âme moderne d'artiste et devineuse de mon sentiment musicale, Villa Lobos, Buenos Aires, 24/6/[1]925"), 9 pages, folio; together with a collection of editions signed, all inscribed to the pianist Aline van Barentzen
Barraud, Henri. Autograph manuscript, signed three times, of the "Sonate pour piano", the title altered by Barraud on the title page, notated on up to five two-stave systems per page, 10 pages, folio, Carlsbad, 19 September 1929; together with 20 first and early editions signed and inscribed by Villa Lobos (Chôros No.5, Alma brasileira; Nonetto; Rudepoêma; Saudades das sélvas brasileiras, 1927-1928), Roussel (Trois pièces, 1934, Barraud (Deux petites pièces; Histoires, 1929-1931), Florent Schmitt (Mirages; Danse d'Abisag, 1926), Boskoff,, Reisserová, Bourguignon, Cruz, Dervaux, Brenta, Lavagne, Herbin, Martelli, 22 items in all,
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
Próle de Bébé no. 2 (1921), Rudepoêma and Chôros no.5 (Alma brasileira) were Villa Lobos's first important works for the piano. The American pianist Aline Isabelle van Barentzen (1897-1981) was a pupil of Marguerite Long, Dohnányi and Leschetizky; she won first prize at the Paris Conservatoire at the age of eleven.