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Boulanger, Lili.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph music manuscript signed ("Lili Boulanger"),
comprising a page of short score of the cantata "Faust et Hélène", with deleted title " Concours de Rôme 1913 (Essai) Choeur", on two systems, each of seven staves, 1 page, folio, 1913; together with an autograph musical manuscript by Nadia Boulanger, signed and dated ("Nadia Boulanger oct. 1918), marked: "à déchiffrer...dans le style populaire", a complete piece for piano; with typed letter signed
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
The Boulanger sisters were an important force in French music in the twentieth century, Nadia important as a teacher, Lili as a composer, whose early promise as a composer was cut short by illness. Lili was the first lady composer to with the Prix de Rôme with this cantata.