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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."
"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.