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Stravinsky, Igor.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Proof copy of the piano score of Apollon-Musagète, containing autograph annotations by Stravinsky, Balanchine and Lifar
a list of Stravinsky's annotations, in the hand of Serge Lifar, on the front free endpaper, initialled by Lifar, Stravinsky's annotations in pencil, concerning mostly aspects of staging ("preduprezhdenije zanaves [curtain pre-alert]...terpsikhora [Terpsichore]...mamasha [mummy]...loshadi [horses]...zanaves [curtain]"), Balanchine's entries also in pencil, 32 pages, folio (34.5 x 27cm), the proofs printed on blue negative paper with white notes and margins, ownership label to upper cover ("Col. Serge Lifar"), original green cloth, c.1928, tears to some pages, some repaired, affecting text, slight loss of text to p.22, light browning
Condition
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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."
"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
A stunning proof of Stravinsky's ballet Apollon musagète, written in 1927-1928 as a show case for Serge Lifar, the latest of Diaghilev's amours. Its Paris performance on 12 June 1928, with choreography by Georges Balanchine, was a landmark event, Stravinsky later describing this collaboration with Balanchine as one of the most satisfying of his artistic life (TNG).