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Gluck, Christoph Willibald
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gluck, Christoph Willibald
- Paride ed Elena Dramma per Musica [full score], Vienna: Trattner, 1770
- paper
first edition, 6 leaves, 196 pages, large folio (40.3 x 27.8cm), printed titles, argument, list of characters, details of scenes and ballets, dedicatory letter by Gluck, type-set music, contemporary half calf, some browning, some browning, binding worn
Provenance
From the collection of André Meyer (1884-1974).
Literature
Hopkinson 39 A ; RISM G 2876 ; Hirsch, ii 287 ; BUC, p.386
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
An attractive copy of this finely produced edition of the last of Gluck's so-called Italian 'reform' operas.