- 68
Haydn, Joseph.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Die Schöpfung, ein musikalisches Oratorium... übersetzt für das Clavier von Sigmund Neukomm. Vienna: Artaria, [1800]
oblong folio (22 x 31.5 cms), [2], 219 pages, engraved title-page, cast list and music, contemporary marbled boards, lettered on upper cover, pp.185-219 damaged at head of gutter with some lines supplied in manuscript, first few leaves creased and stained, a few leaves shaved at head or foot, fissures on many plates, boards worn with crude repair to spine
Literature
Hoboken 9, 1397
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
First edition of the piano score of Haydn's Creation; Mollo had issued an unauthorised version the year before.