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Marais, Marin
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marais, Marin
- Manuscript receipt signed (“Marais”),
- vellum
on vellum, naming the composer as “Marin Marais, ordinaire de la Musique de la chambre du Roy”, in which Marais acknowledges receipt of one hundred and twenty-five livres, being payment for the first six months of the present year (”...sur les aydes et gabelles...”), as confirmed by the agreement of 14 January 1700, the document countersigned by Hurel
1 page, oblong 8vo (c.13 x 18.5cm), countersigned in another hand, numbered 139, armorial stamp of the Hôtel de Ville, Paris, 8 April 1704, some cockling of the vellum, lightly stained
1 page, oblong 8vo (c.13 x 18.5cm), countersigned in another hand, numbered 139, armorial stamp of the Hôtel de Ville, Paris, 8 April 1704, some cockling of the vellum, lightly stained
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
Autograph material by Marin Marais, the principal French Baroque composer for the viol, is rarely offered for sale at auction.
Marin Marais (1656-1728) was one of the outstanding figures in French Baroque music and one of the first French instrumentalists to make his mark as a solo performer (TNG, xv, p.795-796). Even contemporary editions of Marais's music are scarce and keenly sought-after, to judge by the sparse auction records.