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Lot 34
  • 34

Boccherini, Luigi (1743-1805).

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • Ensemble des Quintetti de Boccherini pour deux violons, alto et deux violoncelles. La partie de premier violoncelle peut être jouée par un alto [6 parties en 2 volumes chacuns].Paris: Janet et Cotelle, [1818-1822].
  • paper and ink
première édition complète des Quintetti de Boccherini, 12 parties, in-folio (36.5 x 27 cm), 253 et 212 pages (premier violon), 235 et 172 pages (deuxième violon), 197 et 163 pages (alto), 207 et 163 pages (alto-violoncelle), 207 et 163 pages (premier violoncelle), 189 et 153 pages (deuxième violoncelle), entièrement gravé, portrait de Boccherini par Bourgeois de la Richardière d'après Lefevre en frontispice de la partie du premier violon, tables, gravures numérotées 1037 et 1038, liste des souscripteurs manquante, demi-vélin vert du XIXe siècle, tranches brunies, quelques mouillures et légères taches.
(4 volumes en tout).

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.
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