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# - Dukas, Paul.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of autograph letters by Dukas, Malipiero and Roussel, all apparently to the pianist and conductor Gustave Cloez (1890-1970)
Dukas, Paul. Autograph letter signed ("Paul Dukas"), about his Piano Sonata, discussing its length and difficulty, stating that it has been performed relatively frequently and noting that a wide variety of interpretations is always of interest to a composer ("...la diversité des interprétations interesse toujours un auteur..."), 3 pages, 8vo, 3 July 1918, with a copy of the 1906 edition of the sonata; with autograph letters by Roussel, 1 page, 13 October 1935, concerning a list of his works suitable for performance; together with items by Malipiero (2) and Mary Garden; and including signed photographic portraits by Respighi, Louis Vierne and a photograph of Wagner's funeral cortège (10 items in all)
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."