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Debussy, Claude and Paul Dukas.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Two autograph musical quotations, signed by Debussy, of the "Golliwog's Cake Walk" from the Children's Corner Suite, and by Dukas from Ariane et Barbe-Bleue
the two quotations both signed and inscribed ("à Mademoiselle Lucienne Astruc..avec la sympathetique hommage de ClaudeDebussy, 30. V [19]10" and "...PaulDukas"); the Dukas quotation setting the words "Vous ne regrettez pas la lumière du jour?" , from Act 2 of Ariane et Barbe-Bleue, and the words "Ce n'est pas possible!!" (alluding to a passage in Act 3 of the opera), each quotation comprising two or three bars, notated in dark brown ink on hand-drawn staves, 1 page, 8vo (c.20.5 x 14cms), from an album, top edge gilt, [Paris?], 1910
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."