PF1227

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Lot 267
  • 267

Rameau, Jean-Philippe (1783-1764).

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Le Temple de la gloire, Feste donnée à Versailles, le 27 Novembre 1745.Manuscrit du XVIIIe siècle, complet.
248 pages (deux erreurs de pagination), in-folio (40,5 x 27 cm), ex-libris de Henri Grosseuvre au premier contreplat, veau du XVIIIe, dos à nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, tranches rouges.

Partition complète de l'opéra-ballet de Rameau, sur un livret de Voltaire, en un prologue et cinq actes. Destiné à fêter la victoire de Fontenoy (guerres de succession d'Autriche), il est donné pour la première fois le 27 novembre 1745 à Versailles.

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

L'exemplaire d'André Meyer est l'un des sept manuscrits connus de cet opéra-ballet, d'autant plus rare qu'il n'y eut aucune publication de cette oeuvre au XVIIIe siècle (New Grove).