- 218
Lehár, Franz
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lehár, Franz
- Three autograph manuscripts containing parts of the operetta Der Mann mit den drei Frauen
- paper
1) a manuscript containing drafts in full score of two passages from No.18 (Finale), the first four bars and the concluding nine bars, with the autograph performance instruction "aus No 12 SignalDuett; Die letzten 16 Takte ohne den letzten, also nur 15 Takte, dann als Schluss der umstehende 6/8 Takt"
2) a manuscript draft of two short sections from No.7, comprising 6 bars in all, the two sections separated by a line drawn in blue crayon
3) an autograph draft in full score of the opening ten bars of an unidentified scene marked "Presto", "Vorhang ab.", the section concluding with a double bar
the three manuscripts notated in pencil on 20 staves per page, with parts for flutes, piccolo, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, trombones, timpani, side and bass drums, triangle, cymbals and strings, with a few annotations on each in other hands identifying the manuscripts, 5 pages, folio (34.5 x 26.5cm), 28-stave paper ("J.E. & Co. Protokoll Schutzmarke No.34b", with printed names of instruments), modern green morocco folder gilt, no places or dates [c.1908]
2) a manuscript draft of two short sections from No.7, comprising 6 bars in all, the two sections separated by a line drawn in blue crayon
3) an autograph draft in full score of the opening ten bars of an unidentified scene marked "Presto", "Vorhang ab.", the section concluding with a double bar
the three manuscripts notated in pencil on 20 staves per page, with parts for flutes, piccolo, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, trombones, timpani, side and bass drums, triangle, cymbals and strings, with a few annotations on each in other hands identifying the manuscripts, 5 pages, folio (34.5 x 26.5cm), 28-stave paper ("J.E. & Co. Protokoll Schutzmarke No.34b", with printed names of instruments), modern green morocco folder gilt, no places or dates [c.1908]
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
Der Mann mit den drei Frauen was first performed at the Theater an der Wien on 21 January 1908.