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Spontini, Gaspare.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of autograph manuscripts and letters, including
Autograph manuscript score of the vocal composition "Notre foy c'est la charité", signed in two places by the composer ("Spontini"), apparently unknown and unpublished, with autograph title-page ("...Cantique Nationale des Francs de Palestine par Adolphe Dumas..."), notated in brown ink on systems of varying size, 8 pages, folio (c.34.5 x 26.5cm), plus blanks, Paris, May 1844, a few deletions and corrections; together with an autograph sonnet for the contralto Elena Angri ("O Angri eccelsa!") signed and dated ("di Spontini in Franzensbad 24 July 1847"), praising the singer's sonorous voice, and four autograph letters, three of which are signed (6)
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."