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Couperin, François (1668-1733).
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- L'Art De toucher Le Clavecin. Paris: L'Auteur, Foucault, 1717.
- paper and ink
deuxième édition, [3 ff. bl.], 71, [1], [1 bl.] pages, in-4, (32.5 x 24.5 cm), musique et exemples musicaux gravés, dédicace, préface, "Approbation" et privilège, demi-vélin de l'époque, papier dominoté, quelques petites taches et déchirure en marge extérieure de la page de titre, léger travail de vers aux marges.
Literature
RISM Écrits, p.240 ; TNG, vi, p.594
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
Le célèbre traité de Couperin sur la technique du clavecin est parmi les premiers du genre. Il contient des conseils sur le doigté, les ornements, les notes inégales, ainsi que huit préludes non mesurés qui sont chronologiquement les dernières pièces de ce style tombant en désuétude.
Couperin's great treatise on harpsichord technique was among the first of its kind. It contains advice on fingering, ornamentation, and notes inégales, as well as eight unmeasured preludes, some of the latest pieces published in this idiom.
Couperin's great treatise on harpsichord technique was among the first of its kind. It contains advice on fingering, ornamentation, and notes inégales, as well as eight unmeasured preludes, some of the latest pieces published in this idiom.