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Moeran, E.J.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Autograph manuscript of the song 'I'm weary, Mother', R 91
- ink on paper
a working manuscript, scored for three unaccompanied voices [S,S,A], signed and inscribed by the composer on the autograph title ("...Greek Folk song arranged for female voices in 3 parts by E.J. Moeran..."), notated in blue ink on three-stave systems of varying number per page, a number of erasures and corrections, comprising 74 bars
2 pages, plus title and one blank, folio (35.5 x 26.4cm), 24-stave paper, inscription by M. D. Calvocoressi to title ("Readjustment of Greek text and English translation...by M. D. Calvocoressi..."), October 1942, staining to title and blank final leaf, a few small tears
2 pages, plus title and one blank, folio (35.5 x 26.4cm), 24-stave paper, inscription by M. D. Calvocoressi to title ("Readjustment of Greek text and English translation...by M. D. Calvocoressi..."), October 1942, staining to title and blank final leaf, a few small tears
Provenance
From the collection of the writer and scholar M. D. Calvocoressi.
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
Autograph manuscripts by E.J. Moeran are rare at auction. This manuscript is of a complete 3-part song for female voices, published by Novello in 1946.