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Chopin, Frédéric.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fine collection of first editions
Premier Trio Op.8, first edition, Paris: Schlesinger, [1833], plate 1344, grey title wrappers to string parts, piano part bound with: Rondo op.1, first French edition, Schlesinger, [1836]; 1er Concerto Op.11, Schlesinger, Second Concerto op.21, Schlesinger, Sonate op.35, Troupenas. Sonate op.58, Meissonnier, [1845] ; together with Schlesinger editions of Variations op.2. no title page; Variations Op.12; Fantaisie op.13; Krakowiak op.14; Rondo op.16; Allegro de Concert Op.46, [with English editor named, [1842] ; Fantaisie op.49, contemporary calf-backed boards, worn
Barcarolle, Op.60, folio (34.5 x 27cms), first French edition, Paris: Brandus et Cie, plate no. 4609, [1846], 11 pages, yellow printed wrappers with publisher's catalogue; 4e Scherzo, Paris: Schlesinger, second issue, publisher's pink wrappers [1843]; unbound
Keepsake des Pianistes, including the first edition of the Prelude op.45, together with pieces by Rossini (in facsimile), Mendelssohn, Moscheles, Fontana and others, 45 pages, 4to (29 x 22cms), lithographed, Revue et Gazette Musicale, December 1841, unbound, a few stains
Oeuvres Posthumes, edited by J. Fontana, first edition, including the first editions of the Fantaisie-Impromptu, op.66, and the late Mazurkas, opp.67-68, Paris: J. Meissonnier, [1855], folio (33 x 26cms) contemporary green quarter calf gilt, marbled boards, worn
Barcarolle Op.60, first French edition, another copy without the wrappers, bound with Schlesinger first editions of: Impromptu op.29; Deuxième Impromptu op.36 (Troupenas); Nocturnes op.9; Nocturnes op.15; Nocturnes op.27; Nocturnes op.32; Nocturnes op.37 (Troupenas); Nocturnes Op.48; Nocturnes op.55, some staining, contemporary calf-backed boards, worn
Barcarolle, Op.60, folio (34.5 x 27cms), first French edition, Paris: Brandus et Cie, plate no. 4609, [1846], 11 pages, yellow printed wrappers with publisher's catalogue; 4e Scherzo, Paris: Schlesinger, second issue, publisher's pink wrappers [1843]; unbound
Keepsake des Pianistes, including the first edition of the Prelude op.45, together with pieces by Rossini (in facsimile), Mendelssohn, Moscheles, Fontana and others, 45 pages, 4to (29 x 22cms), lithographed, Revue et Gazette Musicale, December 1841, unbound, a few stains
Oeuvres Posthumes, edited by J. Fontana, first edition, including the first editions of the Fantaisie-Impromptu, op.66, and the late Mazurkas, opp.67-68, Paris: J. Meissonnier, [1855], folio (33 x 26cms) contemporary green quarter calf gilt, marbled boards, worn
Barcarolle Op.60, first French edition, another copy without the wrappers, bound with Schlesinger first editions of: Impromptu op.29; Deuxième Impromptu op.36 (Troupenas); Nocturnes op.9; Nocturnes op.15; Nocturnes op.27; Nocturnes op.32; Nocturnes op.37 (Troupenas); Nocturnes Op.48; Nocturnes op.55, some staining, contemporary calf-backed boards, worn
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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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
Chopin's great Barcarolle was published contemporaneously in three countries, but only the Paris edition was reviewed by the composer prior to its publication. The yellow wrapper present here is not illustrated in Chopin First Editions Online.