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Lot 127
  • 127

Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759).

Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 EUR
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Description

  • [Serse] Xerxes an Opera as it is Perform'd at the King's Theatre in the Hay-Market [partition]. London: Walsh...N.o633, [1738].
  • paper and ink
[4] et 107 pages, in-folio (32.5 x 23 cm), page de titre, musique, table et annonce de l'éditeur gravées, demi-veau du XVIIIe siècle, couvertures usagées, charnières fendues.

Literature

Smith no.1; RISM H 326.

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

Contient le célèbre "Largo de Handel" - l'aria "Ombra mai fù", intitulé ici "Larghetto e Piano" (p.7).

Containing the celebrated "Handel's Largo" - the aria "Ombra mai fù", here (p.7) marked "Larghetto e Piano".