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Dittersdorf, Carl Ditters von.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Contemporary scribal score of the first part of the oratorio "Giob" and a contemporary manuscript set of parts for a symphony in E flat
- Paper
1) the scribal score of "Giob" notated apparently by a single scribe in brown ink on systems of varying length, with manuscript title ("Giob Oratorio Parte Prima Del Sig:re Carlo de Dittersdorf"), 166 leaves, oblong 4to (23 x 32cm), 10-, 12-, and 16-stave papers, [Vienna, 1780s?], light damp-staining to first three gatherings, dust-staining to title; 2) the symphony parts comprising parts for violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello, 2 oboes and 2 horns, notated on up to 16 staves per page, 18 pages, plus blanks, upright 4to (35.5 x 20.8cm), 16-stave paper, no place or date; together with a contemporary upper wrapper for another symphony by Dittersdorf ("Sinfonia a Tymbani Due - Clarini in D...Del Sign: Ditters de Dittersdorf")
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
One of Dittersdorf's greatest works, the two-part oratorio "Giob" was performed to great acclaim at a performance for the benefit of the Tonkünstler Societät (with the composer himself conducting) in Vienna on 8 April 1786. The present copy, of the first part only, is evidently Viennese in origin, to judge from the paper, and may date from around the time of the first performance.