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Gounod, Charles.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Two autograph manuscripts of the vocal duet "Little Celandine" and the unfinished part-song "Sweet Baby, Sleep!"
- ink on paper
"Little Celandine", the poem by Wordsworth ("Pansies, lilies, kingcups, daisies"), notated in black ink for soprano, contralto and piano, on three five-stave systems per page, marked up by the editor in pencil, 4 pages, folio (c.35 x 27cms), including autograph title page, [1872]
"Sweet, baby, Sleep! (part-song)", laid out for four voices, notated on up to sixteen staves per page, the first page and ending only completed, 4 pages, folio (c.35 x 27cms), including autograph title page, [c.1875]
"Sweet, baby, Sleep! (part-song)", laid out for four voices, notated on up to sixteen staves per page, the first page and ending only completed, 4 pages, folio (c.35 x 27cms), including autograph title page, [c.1875]
Provenance
Sale at Hotel Drouot, Paris, 27 November 1963
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
Gounod's "Little Celandine", was published by Goddard in London in 1873. "Sweet Baby, Sleep!", although unfinished here, was published by Novello in 1875. Neither title appears in the 'Gounod' work-list in TNG.