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Meyerbeer, Giacomo.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of the song ("Arietta") "Soave l'istante", signed and inscribed ("...Omaggio di Giacomo Meyerbeer"), apparently unpublished
- ink on paper
scored for voice and piano, notated in dark brown ink on up to four three-stave systems per page, with autograph title ("Arietta") and autograph dedication at end ("All Eco abbellito di Rubini; All Usignolo del Nord; Alla soave Speranza..."), signed twice, including at the head ("composta da Meyerbeer"), 37 bars in all, 2 pages, plus blanks, 4to (26.8 x 22.6cm), Frankfurt 6 March 1833, splitting along hinge [Kinsky 141]
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
A fine, apparently unpublished, vocal composition written by Meyerbeer for the tenor Giovanni Battista Rubini, who sang the title role in the Frankfurt concert performance of Robert le diable on 31 March 1833. Formerly in the celebrated collection of Louis Koch