- 59
French opera.
Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Collection of manuscripts by Ambroise Thomas, Gounod, Adolphe and Offenbach
Thomas, Ambroise. Autograph of the recitatives for Le Songe d'une Nuit d'Eté, 79 pages, no place or date; Gounod, Charles. Autograph of the cantilena "Ma vie en ce séjour" from Sapho, inscribed and signed by the composer ("à ma chère élève Rosalie Jousset Ch. Gounod"), with a 2-page autograph description and elucidation of the music affixed to the final page of music, 3 pages, splitting at hinge; Adolphe, Adam. Autograph of the Duettino 'Ah! Quel bonheur' from the opera Le Brasseur de Preston, initialled by the composer at the end ("A.A."), 19 pages, dated at the end by the composer 6 September 1838; Offenbach, Jacques. Autograph sketches for Croquefer, ou le Dernier des Paladins, comprising sketches for no.3bis ("Galop") and the Quintet no.6, 2 pages, no place or date, [c.1857]; with: four further pages of autograph sketches by Offenbach for unidentified works; and four pages of autograph sketches for an unidentified work or works by Saint-Saëns
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"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."