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Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759).
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Samson an Oratorio The Words taken from Milton Set to Musick by M.r Handel [partition].London: Walsh, [1743].
- paper and ink
première édition, deuxième tirage, publié en un volume sans le privilège, 91 pages, in-folio (32.8 x 24cm), page de titre et musique gravées, table et annonce de l'éditeur à la fin de l'ouvrage, ex-libris manuscrit ("J. Jacob") sur le premier contreplat, demi-veau de l'époque, plats usagés, coins inférieurs droits effilés, déchirure à la page 3 affectant la gravure et ancienne restauration partielle, légère déchirure à la page 65/66 affectant la gravure, quelques petites déchirures aux marges supérieures.
Literature
Smith no.2
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
Aucun tirage de cette oeuvre (qui contient le célèbre aria "Let the bright Seraphims in burning row") n'est paru en vente publique durant les dix dernières années.
We have not traced at auction any issue of this work (containing the celebrated aria "Let the bright Seraphims in burning row") during the last ten years.