- 417
Isouard, Nicolas
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Isouard, Nicolas
- Autograph manuscript of two numbers from Act One of the opera Joconde
- paper and ink
including No.2 ("Trio") for Mathilde, Edile and Lysander, in B-flat major, ("Amour, amour seconde mon courage"), in score, in dark brown ink, on one system of up to twelve staves per page, with extensive deletions, alterations and revisions, 23 pages, 14-stave paper,
No.6 ("Duo"), for Edile and Robert, in E minor ("Ah monseigneur, je suis tremblante"), notated in dark brown ink on two systems per page, of up to nine staves, with many deletions and revisions, including passages pasted into the score, the first page replaced with a leaf pasted down, apparently lacking the conclusion, 17 pages, one page laid over and slightly obscured, on 16- and 18-stave paper, tear to the final leaf,
40 pages in all, folio (c.30 x 23cms), the two fascicles stitched separately, French provenance, [c.1814]
No.6 ("Duo"), for Edile and Robert, in E minor ("Ah monseigneur, je suis tremblante"), notated in dark brown ink on two systems per page, of up to nine staves, with many deletions and revisions, including passages pasted into the score, the first page replaced with a leaf pasted down, apparently lacking the conclusion, 17 pages, one page laid over and slightly obscured, on 16- and 18-stave paper, tear to the final leaf,
40 pages in all, folio (c.30 x 23cms), the two fascicles stitched separately, French provenance, [c.1814]
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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
Joconde, ou Les coureurs d'aventures. (1814) was the most famous and one of the last operas by Nicolas Isouard (c.1773-1818), the French composer of Maltese extraction. It is a comedy, where two betrothed couples try to test each others' fidelity, each courting the other's beloved dressed as troubadours, a scheme faintly reminiscent of Così fan tutte.
Autograph manuscripts by Isouard are rare at auction.