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Gounod, Charles.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of a "Sanctus" and "Benedictus", and an autograph quotation of Bach's "Prelude" in C Major
- ink on paper
notated for four voices, on up to eight staves per page, with one passage deleted by the composer, 5 pages, oblong 4to (c.17.5 X 27cms), cut from a larger sheet, a few stains,
together with a short autograph musical quotation of the first prelude from the first book of J.S. Bach's "Das wohltemperirte Clavier" , signed and inscribed by Gounod to Vaucorbeil ("Sébastien Bach est l'Abraham de la Musique; il la contenait toute entière, Ch. Gounod"), 1 page, 8vo; together with a manuscript of "Prélude et petite Fugue pour le piano", signed at the foot of each leaf and annotated on the title page ("à Madame Heyberger...Ch. Gounod"), 5 pages, folio, 12-stave paper, some browning to the title page
together with a short autograph musical quotation of the first prelude from the first book of J.S. Bach's "Das wohltemperirte Clavier" , signed and inscribed by Gounod to Vaucorbeil ("Sébastien Bach est l'Abraham de la Musique; il la contenait toute entière, Ch. Gounod"), 1 page, 8vo; together with a manuscript of "Prélude et petite Fugue pour le piano", signed at the foot of each leaf and annotated on the title page ("à Madame Heyberger...Ch. Gounod"), 5 pages, folio, 12-stave paper, some browning to the title page
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 writes here the opening bars of the prelude that forms the basis of his most famous and oft-played work, the "Ave Maria".