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Handel, George Frideric.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Contemporary or near contemporary manuscript of vocal and instrumental pieces
- ink on paper
including from Rodelinda (overture), Esther ("O Jordan sacred tide", "O beauteous Queen unclose those Eyes"), Acis and Galatea ("Hush hush, ye Pretty warbling choir" and "The flocks shall leave the mountains"), Ottone (overture), the Organ Concerto in B flat, Op. 4 no. 2, and pieces by Arne ("Rule Britannia") and others, written in brown ink, in a professional hand, with a few pieces in an amateur hand, over 40 pieces in all, 94 pages, oblong 4to, contemporary calf, ownership inscription to front pastedown ("Aubrey J. Toppin"), c.1740-1760s, covers a little worn
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 is an attractive volume including numerous Handel works and Arne's "Rule Britannia", first published in 1741.