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Dutilleux, Henri.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Fine large autograph musical correction leaf for the Second Symphony, together with a typed letter about the manuscript, signed ("Henri Dutilleux")
- ink on paper
the manuscript correction leaf comprising three bars in full orchestral score, written in black ink on forty staves, titled "(3ème Mouvement...enchaînement") and annotated with an explanatory note ("Coupire depuis 10ème mesure de [fig.] 19 jusqu'à la 5ème mesure de [fig] 22...L'enchaînement provoque une légère modification pour les instruments suivants (du Grand Orchestre)...", marked up by the composer in blue and orange crayon, highlighting the position of the cut; in his accompanying letter to Victor Alpert, Dutilleux explains that he has already sent Charles Munch replacement pages for another revision to the work, but considers that unnecessary with this second cut, entrusting Alpert with the task of correcting each of the orchestral parts accordingly, apologizing for troubling him and mentioning a third cut that he had discussed with Munch and which he has since found to be "très bonne", 2 pages, 4to [letter] and large folio (43.5 x 27.5cms) [correction leaf], 40-stave paper, annotation to verso in another hand ("...changes made in Sym [No.] 2...July, 1960"), the right margin irregularly trimmed, horizontal fold, light creasing; the letter Paris, 22 July 1960; with an unsigned typed summary in English of Dutilleux's changes, 1 page, 8vo, on headed stationery of the Berkshire Music Center, Tanglewood (3)
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."