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Bach, Johann Christian (1735-1782).
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Amadis des Gaules Tragédie lirique de Quinault [partition]. Paris: Sieber, [c.1780].
- paper and ink
première édition de l'opéra Amadis des Gaules, sans la préface de la veuve de Bach. 345 pages, in-folio (34.8 x 24.5 cm), entièrement gravée, annonce de l'éditeur en fin d'ouvrage, signature de l'éditeur sur la page de titre, cinq mesures manuscrites de l'aria final d'Oriane "Cruel remord qui me tourmente" ("Konzert-Schluss"; auteur non identifié), couvertures modernes, reliure française de l'époque, coiffes restaurées, petite déchirure à la page 191/192 réparée, petites déchirures aux marges inférieures des quatre derniers feuillets, pénultième feuillet se détachant, rousseurs sur la page de titre, quelques taches.
Provenance
Gerald Coke (ex-libris).
Literature
RISM B 167; Hoboken, i 271
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 séduisant exemplaire, d'une provenance distinguée, de la plus ambitieuse oeuvre opératique de Bach, et son unique tragédie lyrique écrite pour l'Opéra de Paris. Elle fut créée le 14 décembre 1779.
An attractive copy with distinguished provenance of Bach's most ambitious operatic work, and his only tragédie lyrique written for Paris (Opéra, 14 December 1779).
An attractive copy with distinguished provenance of Bach's most ambitious operatic work, and his only tragédie lyrique written for Paris (Opéra, 14 December 1779).