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Haydn, Joseph
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Haydn, Joseph
- Dr Haydn's VI Original Canzonettas for the voice, with an accompaniment for the PIano-Forte, [Hob.XXVIa/25-30], for the Author, & sold by him at No.1 Bury Street, St James's, [1794]
- paper
first edition, signed by the composer on the title, 31 pages, folio (c.34 x 24cm), engraved throughout, bound with a collection of some twenty contemporary editions of songs and song-sheets, including full scores by Cimarosa ('Partirò dal caro bene'), Handel ('Heart the Seat of Soft Delight'), Gluck ('Non vi turbate, no'), Viotti ('Amanti che ne core'), and editions of songs by Handel, Storace, Purcell, Graeff (signed), Bowie, Kent and others,
over 20 items in one volume, engraved thoughout, some vocal decorations and other musical alterations in ink and pencil throughout, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, ownership inscription to pastedown ("Amelia Sophia Murray, 1795"), some wear and staining to corners, including titles, joints tender
over 20 items in one volume, engraved thoughout, some vocal decorations and other musical alterations in ink and pencil throughout, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, ownership inscription to pastedown ("Amelia Sophia Murray, 1795"), some wear and staining to corners, including titles, joints tender
Literature
Hoboken Collection 1525
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
Amelia Sophia Murray (1780-1849), daughter of John Duke of Athol, became Viscountess Strathallan in 1809. She may be the "Mistress Murray" listed among subscribers to Haydn's Creation in 1800.