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Shostakovich, Dmitri.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Concerto for Violino and Orchestra [no.1] Op.99, signed and inscribed by the composer to the violinist Galina Barinova, Moscow: State Music Publishers, 1956
- ink on paper
(" to dear Galina Vsevolodovna Barinova, with best wishes from D.Shostakovich, 2 I 1957 Moscow", translation from the Russian]), in purple ink on the title page, first edition of the composer's arrangement for violin and piano, publishers' grey and blue wrappers, signed by Barinova on the cover, a few annotations (by her/), backstrip defective, [Hulme, p.189 (as Op.77)]
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
The First Violin Concerto in A minor was composed in 1947-1948, but kept secret by the composer and not released until after Stalin's death. David Oistrakh gave the premiere of the concerto in 1955 and it was published only in 1956, initially, as here, as "Op.99" (later as "Op.77").