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Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759).
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Admetus an Opera compos'd by M.r Handel. London: Cluer, [1727].
- paper and ink
première édition. 127 pages in-4 (28,7 x 24 cm), page de titre illustrée gravée, index et musique gravés, liste des souscripteurs imprimée, quelques annotations manuscrites y compris au verso de la liste des souscripteurs, vélin moderne, feuillets détachés et montés sur onglets, légère déchirure restaurée au dernier feuillet, rousseurs à la page de titre.
Literature
Smith no.1
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
Une source d'information importante pour cet opéra d'Handel, le manuscrit n'ayant pas survécu.
This is an important early source for Handel’s opera, the autograph manuscript for which is lost.
This is an important early source for Handel’s opera, the autograph manuscript for which is lost.