- 96
Weber, Carl Maria von.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Contemporary manuscript full score and orchestral parts for Der Freischütz
- Paper
in 3 volumes, notated in dark brown ink on up to sixteen staves per page, with German words, comprising the overture and sixteen numbers, with cues for the spoken dialogue written ink on unstaved pages and margins, and 8 pages for the stage band notated at the end of the third volume written on three- and five-stave systems, the score marked up for performance in pencil , including some additional cues ("Ziemlich nach bey der Wolfsschluss"; "Das 3te Horn Extra"; "Nb Corni 3"), c.500 pages in all, oblong 4to (c.23 x 32cms), 10-, 12-, 13- and 16-stave papers, calligraphic title to first volume, contemporary boards, first leaves to each volume adhering to the flyleaves, somwhat obscuring the act titles, together with the contemporary orchestral parts for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns in F and C, trumpets in C, timpani, and strings, some contemporary corrections inserted on slips of manuscript paper affixed with pins, 20 volumes, folio, 12-stave paper, paper-wrappers with contemporary manuscript blue labels to covers, some browning and damp-staining, 23 volumes in all, no dates, probably 1820s
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
Der Freischütz was premiered in 1821, but the first printed full score did not appear until 1849.