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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Messa posta in Musica dal Signore W. A. Mozart Spartizione N:o I [score], Vienna: Hoffmeister; Leipzig: Bureau de Musique, [1802]
- paper and ink
first edition of the Missa brevis in F, K.192 (186f), 47 pages, 4to (33.5 x 23.8cm), engraved throughout, plate number 87, music-seller's label to title covering price ("Chez Imbault marchand de musique..."), disbound [Haberkamp, p.96; RISM M 4042], without series title, traces of former label to title, some light spotting
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
Rare. An attractive copy of the first edition, in score, of one of Mozart's loveliest masses. The edition is also the first edition in score of any mass by Mozart. Haberkamp lists 17 copies, only six of which contain the series title.