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Gounod, Charles.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Autograph manuscript of "Primavera", signed and inscribed over the music ("à ma chèreamie Bénédicte Savoye. Ch. Gounod")
- ink on paper
the poem by Théophile Gautier "Tandis qu'à leurs oeuvres perverses", notated for solo voice and piano, on four three-stave systems per page, with scratched deletions, the repeated bars in the accompaniment indicated by numbers
5 pages, including autograph title, oblong 4to (17.5 x 27cms), cut from a larger sheet, sewn with blue silk, integral blank, [1850s], collector's pencil note of provenance on title,
5 pages, including autograph title, oblong 4to (17.5 x 27cms), cut from a larger sheet, sewn with blue silk, integral blank, [1850s], collector's pencil note of provenance on title,
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
Prod'homme dates the composition of "Primavera" to between 1852 and 1858, although it was not published by Choudens in Paris until 1867.