- 47
Fauré, Gabriel.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nocturnes pour Piano...7me [Nocturne] en Mi majeur (à Madame A. Maddison), Paris: J. Hamelle, [1899], signed and inscribed by Fauré to his mistress Marguerite Hasselmans
("à Madame M. Hasselmanns. Hommage d'admiration... GabrielFaure"), first edition, 14 pages, folio (c.33 x 26cms), plate number 4483, repairs and staining to title, slightly affecting Fauré's inscription
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
This copy of the Seventh Nocturne bears the published dedication of 1899 to Fauré's then mistress the pianist-composer Adela Maddison and also his autograph presentation inscription to Marguerite Hasselmans, who met him in 1900 and became his mistress for the remaining twenty-four years of his life. The list of Fauré's Nocturnes on the title ends with the present work and later works are not mentioned.