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Delius, Frederick.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Albert Sammons's copy of the Violin Concerto, comprising the first edition for violin and piano, signed and inscribed by Delius to Sammons and annotated by the violinist, together with Sammons's autograph transcription of the complete violin part
- ink on paper
1) Concerto for violin & piano [arranged by Peter Warlock], London, Augener, [1919], inscribed on the title ("To Albert Sammons with sincere admiration, Frederick Delius"), 24 pages, folio, with revisions and many alterations and annotations by Sammons in ink and pencil, the title-page detached and transferred to the manuscript violin part, tears repaired with adhesive tape, staining on title
2) Sammons's autograph transcription of the violin part, written in blue-black ink on 12 staves per page, with his fingering & bowings throughout, alterations and revisions, additional performance markings added by him in pencil ("largamente"), and notes on timings, some cues written on slips of paper pasted in, the "Allegretto" section (Fig. 32) struck through and rewritten, 12 pages, folio, [1919], repairs with adhesive tape
2) Sammons's autograph transcription of the violin part, written in blue-black ink on 12 staves per page, with his fingering & bowings throughout, alterations and revisions, additional performance markings added by him in pencil ("largamente"), and notes on timings, some cues written on slips of paper pasted in, the "Allegretto" section (Fig. 32) struck through and rewritten, 12 pages, folio, [1919], repairs with adhesive tape
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
This is an important manuscript, showing the contribution made by Albert Sammons (1886-1957) to the concerto composed for him by Delius. Sammons edited the solo part and even made a few revisions that were incorporated in later editions. There is a short revised passage in the violin part, 3 bars before Fig.11, which Sammons has re-written, transferring it also into the printed piano part. Sammons, who also performed Elgar's Concerto under the composer many times, was one of the leading English violinists of his day. He gave the first performance of Delius's concerto on 30 January 1919.