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Auric, Georges.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of the "Partita" for two pianos, in three movements, each movement signed and inscribed on the title ("Georges Auric")
notated in blue-black ink on three four-stave systems per page, with some heavy deletions, the music extended into the margins in many places, in three separate gatherings ("Partita/ I [...III]"), the Stichvorlage marked for the printer in pencil, with the publisher's number ("M.E6944") in ink on the first title, paginated in crayon (1-20, 1-9, 1-14), 46 pages in all, including autograph titles, folio (35 x 27cms), 18-stave paper, dated by Auric at the end of the manuscript: July 1953-January 1955, [1955]
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 Partita for two pianos is one of Auric's most important works (Jeremy Drake in TNG). .