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Kirnberger, Johann Philipp.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Eighteenth-century manuscript scores of the motets "Wende dich zu mir" and "Gott ist unsre Zuversicht und Stärke"
- Paper
1) the motet "Wende dich zu mir" notated in brown ink on two seven-stave systems per page, signed apparently by the scribe on the title page ("Motetto. Allabreve. von Herrn Johann Philipp Kirnberger. Wende dich zu mir...Fr: Schmoll"), scored for four voices and organ, 10 pages, upright 4to (34 x 25cm), 'CANDER' paper, 'N:o 7' in red crayon to upper left-hand corner of title-page, ties, no place or date, light browning, a few small stains to title
2) the motet "Gott ist unser Zuversicht" notated in brown ink in a scribal hand on four four-stave systems per page, scored for four voices, 6 pages, upright 4to (35.5 x 21.5cm), ink and crayon numbers to title ("789 N:o 10 324 [this last number cancelled apparently in the ink of the three-digit number]"), ties, no place or date
2) the motet "Gott ist unser Zuversicht" notated in brown ink in a scribal hand on four four-stave systems per page, scored for four voices, 6 pages, upright 4to (35.5 x 21.5cm), ink and crayon numbers to title ("789 N:o 10 324 [this last number cancelled apparently in the ink of the three-digit number]"), ties, no place or date
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
TNG records six (unspecified) motets by the German theorist and composer Johann Philipp Kirnberger (1721-1783), the sources for which are preserved in the Staatsbibliothek, Berlin, the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich, and the Landesbibliothek Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Schwerin.