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Auric, Georges.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of "Le Dîner" [for René Clair's film A nous le liberté], signed ("Georges Auric")
scored for wind instruments, piano, xylophone, celesta, harp, banjo, cello and double bass, written in black ink on up to twenty-five staves per page, with deletions and alterations, the earlier pencil score still visible in places, with the [scene] number deleted on title ("No,3"), 6 pages, folio (c.34 x 27cms), including autograph title, 28-stave paper, stamps of SACEM (dated 21 December 1931
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
Georges Auric's score is a land mark in the development of film music. Auric (1899-1983) wrote this piece in 1931 for René Clair's film A nous la liberté, in which one of the principal scenes takes place in a dinner party.