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Auric, Georges.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of "Neuf pièces brèves" for piano, signed ("Georges Auric"), also including a tenth unpublished piece,
with an autograph dedication ("A Madame Marguerite Long"), for piano in black and blue inks, on six two-stave systems per page, with pencil additions (including titles) inked over by Auric in blue, the pieces renumbered by him, the final piece redated, a two-page draft of another piece in 12/8 time crossed through, the Stichvorlage, marked up for the printer in pencil and ink (the plate number "M.E.6365"), with a note by Auric to the printer drawing his attention to the revised list of pieces on the cover, 23 pages, folio (c.35 x 27cms), 20-stave paper, February 1941
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
Auric composed a tenth piece in 12/8 time in A major. The numbering and titling of the nine remaining pieces came after the tenth was deleted. Auric also changed the title on the front cover from "Dix Petites Pièces..." to "Neuf Pièces Brèves de moyenne difficulté pour le piano".