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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of early engraved editions and manuscripts, including music for orchestra, piano, harp and zither, mainly Paris, 1820-1840s
- ink on paper
including editions dedicated to the Duchesse de Berry by Henri Herz (Grand Concerto, Op.34, 26 engraved parts for piano and orchestra), Naderman (manuscript of "Recueil de différentes Etudes et pièces pour la harpe", 2 vols), Panseron (several editions, inscribed by the composer), Lafont, Theresa Wartel, Virginie Morel and others--together with Piano and chamber music by Mozart (3 duet sonatas), Haydn, Steibelt, Dussek, and including rare Neapolitan ballet music by Gallenberg ("Alfredo"; "Faust"), [Pietro] Romani, Costa, Paër, Gabrielli and Pugni, Naples: B. Girard--Harp music: over 10 volumes including by Naderman, Dussek, Bochsa, Clementi and others--Zither music: 2 manuscript volumes of music by J. Dieber, Baumann, Laauer and others--and vocal music: some 20 volumes of romances and other vocal music, including by Ambrose Thomas (Le Guerillero), c.100 volumes in all including parts, red or green quarter roan, or straight-grained morocco gilt ("A Son Altesse Royale Madame Duchesse de Berry"), some with the Duchesse's arms or monograms to covers
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."