Lot 219
  • 219

Boismortier, Joseph Bodin de.

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Trente et un[ièm]e OEuvre...contentant Diverses pièces de viole avec la Basse chiffrée, Paris, the author, Boivin & Le Clerc, 1730 [1731]
  • paper
first edition, [4] & 24 pages, folio (c.32.5 x 24.5cms), engraved throughout, catalogue and dedication epistle by Boismortier, music in score, contemporary green vellum, early ownership inscription on pastedown label and cover ("Montpellier"), spine slightly defective [RISM B 3385 (2 copies only)]

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."

Catalogue Note

Rare: first editions by Boismortier (1689-1755) are very rare at auction: we can trace only one sold during the last thirty years.  There is no copy of this edition in libraries in Britain, Germany or America.