- 128
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759).
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Deidamia an Opera Compos'd by M:r Handel [partition]. London: Walsh, [1741].
- paper
première édition, 89 pages, in-folio (32.7 x 24.4 cm), entièrement gravée, superbe page de titre illustrée, table des chants et annonce de l'éditeur gravées, cartonnage de l'époque, coin supérieur droit des deux premiers feuillets déchiré, avec de légers manques, quelques petites tâches, minimes déchirures, quelques coins cornés, importants manques au dos et premier plat se détachant.
Literature
Smith no.2 (no.1 non mentioné) ; RISM H 129
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
Un seul exemplaire de cette édition du dernier opéra de Handel a été mis aux enchères récemment (chez Sotheby's, Londres, le 20 mai 2005, lot 73).
We have traced only one copy of this edition of Handel's last opera at auction during recent times (sale in these rooms of 20 May 2005, lot 73).
We have traced only one copy of this edition of Handel's last opera at auction during recent times (sale in these rooms of 20 May 2005, lot 73).