PF1227

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Lot 10
  • 10

[Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)]--Forkel, Johann Nicolaus (1749-1818).

Estimate
800 - 1,000 EUR
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Description

  • Ueber Johann Sebastian Bachs Leben, Kunst und Kunstwerke.Leipzig: bey Hoffmeister und Kühnel, 1802.
  • paper and ink
10, 69 pages, in-4 (23.8 x 19.8 cm), portrait gravé en frontispice par Nettling d'après Haussmann, dédicace à Van Swieten, double feuillet contenant 18 exemples musicaux fixé au dernier feuillet, cartonnage marbré de l'époque, quelques taches et pliures, à la page de titre également, reliure usagée.

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

La première édition de l'influante étude de Forkel sur Bach, la première monographie dédicacée au compositeur.

The first edition of Forkel's seminal study of Bach, the first important monograph dedicated to the composer.