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Humperdinck, Engelbert
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Humperdinck, Engelbert
- Autograph manuscript of six choruses, entitled "Newes Volksliederbuch das ist: Uralte, gemeyne Weisen, aufs newe trewlich in Noten gesetzet, mit schönen Harmonien gezieret und denen gemischten Chören dedizieret"
- paper and ink
comprising the songs "Ein gestlich Abendlied", "Heidenröslein", "Mädchenpreis", "Schön ist die Jugend", "Alleweil kann mer net lustig sein" and "Schabab", for four part choir, signed with initials ("EH"), notated in black ink on up to six systems per page, each of three staves, with revisions and alterations, including one deleted passage
3 pages, folio (35.5 x 26.2cm), 24-stave paper, modern green morocco folder gilt, no place or date, together with another song, the music notated without words on three two-stave systems, 1 page, cut down, slightly creased along central fold and in the margins
3 pages, folio (35.5 x 26.2cm), 24-stave paper, modern green morocco folder gilt, no place or date, together with another song, the music notated without words on three two-stave systems, 1 page, cut down, slightly creased along central fold and in the margins
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
Apparently unpublished.
These choruses are based on medieval texts, including Crusader songs and poems attributed to Gregory the Great. The draft of the final song uses the tune of "God save the Queen".
These choruses are based on medieval texts, including Crusader songs and poems attributed to Gregory the Great. The draft of the final song uses the tune of "God save the Queen".