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Janácek, Leos
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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- Janácek, Leos
- Zápisník Zmizelého. [The Diary of One Who Disappeared], Brno: Ol. Pazdirek, [c.1921], signed and inscribed by the composer with an autograph musical quotation from the work
- ink on paper
"Kazdé dílo umelecké má i své tajnosti. Drph Leoš Janácek, Písek, 24 [March] 1927 [but 1928?]. Chudák zmizely-nechtel to utajit [musical quotation: Zefka na mne ceká--se synem v nárucí"] [translation:] "Each work of art has its secrets too...The poor man who disappeared -- he did not want to keep it secret. [musical quotation:] 'Seffka stands, is already waiting--arm in arm with my son!'
59 pages, miniature score, 8vo, (c.17 x 13cms), plate no.301, words in Czech and German, half cloth, front wrapper with woodcut bound in, a few performance annotations in pencil, small tears to final 2 leaves repaired, tears to flyleaves
59 pages, miniature score, 8vo, (c.17 x 13cms), plate no.301, words in Czech and German, half cloth, front wrapper with woodcut bound in, a few performance annotations in pencil, small tears to final 2 leaves repaired, tears to flyleaves
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
Janácek's musical quotation comes from the end of the cycle, the final vocal phrase in Song XXII, 'S Bohem, rodny kraju', which is marked "v nejvetsim zanícení" ("with the greatest passion").