- 93
Piatti, Alfredo.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Contemporary manuscript of the "Sonata per Violoncello e pianoforte", in C major, signed and inscribed by the composer ("Dedicated to his friend William C. Hann, Alfredo Piatti")
notated in black ink on up to twelve staves per page, 2 volumes, parts for cello and piano, 21 & 49 pages folio (c.31 x 24cms), 12-stave paper, contemporary brown wrappers, some staining to title
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
An edition is recorded in TNG by Schott in 1894, but we have traced no copy in the British Library or any other institution. From a famous family of string-players, William Charles Hann (1863-1925) was Piatti's pupil and a member of King Edward VII's private band.