- 293
Scarlatti, Domenico (1685-1757).
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Essercizi per gravicembalo, [sonates pour clavier K.1-30].[London: 1738-1739].
- paper and ink
première édition, 3 feuillets, 110 pages, grand in-4 oblong (30.5 x 39.5 cm) entièrement gravée, frontispice gravé par Amiconi, vignette à la page de titre illustrée par un clavecin surmonté de la devise 'Curarum Levamen', dans un encadrement floral, dédicace, épître, titre en lettres dorées sur le premier plat ("Sonate di Scarlatti"), veau écaille de l'époque, quelques petites déchirures, dont une à la marge inférieure du second feuillet restaurée, charnière supérieure fendue, dos refait, second plat détaché, couvertures éraflées, ex-libris au verso de la dernière page.
Literature
BUC, p.925; Hirsch, iii 499; RISM S 1189; TNG, xxii, p.398-417.
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
Rare: Cette édition - l'une des plus célèbres publications pour clavecin du XVIIIe siècle - n'est pas parue en vente publique depuis 40 ans. Cette splendide édition est la première publication majeure des oeuvres de Scarlatti, qui apporta à ses sonates une reconnaissance européenne.
Rare: We have not traced this edition - one of the most famous keyboard publications of the eighteenth century - at auction during the last 40 years. This splendid edition was the first major publication of Scarlatti's works, bringing his sonatas Europe-wide circulation for the first time.