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Maconchy, Elizabeth.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of Prelude, Interlude and Fugue for two solo violins, signed ("Elizabeth Maconchy")
- paper and ink
a fair-copy manuscript, notated in black ink on up to five two-stave systems per page, title-page containing autograph title, signed ("Prelude, Interlude & Fugue for Two Violins (unaccompanied) Elizabeth Maconchy"), and a further autograph inscription, signed ("Elizabeth Maconchy Chart Corner...Seal Chart Kent"), with autograph movement headings, tempi and metronome markings, 11 pages, plus blanks, folio (35.5 x 26.5cm), twenty-stave ("A.L. No. 14") paper, Seal, no date [c.1934], light staining to title, splitting along hinge
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
A fine, boldly written autograph of an early work performed at the ISCM Festival in Prague, 1935.