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Moscheles, Ignaz
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Moscheles, Ignaz
- Autograph manuscript of the Thême original pour piano et cor varié, Op.138, signed ("I. Moscheles")
- paper and ink
an elegant fair-copy autograph, notated in brown ink on mostly two three-stave systems per page, with autograph title-page ("Thême de Rossini pour Cor et Piano suivi de deux Variations et Coda par I. Moscheles...")
13 pages, plus title-page, cut down from larger sheets of manuscript paper (c.15.5 x 27.3cm), the last page originally containing some music in Moscheles's hand, subsequently erased, dated Boulogne, 1 September 1860, some staining to outer pages
13 pages, plus title-page, cut down from larger sheets of manuscript paper (c.15.5 x 27.3cm), the last page originally containing some music in Moscheles's hand, subsequently erased, dated Boulogne, 1 September 1860, some staining to outer pages
Literature
Emil F. Smidak, Isaak-Ignaz Moscheles (Aldershot, 1989), p.195
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
This attractive work came into being after a memorable visit to Rossini's villa at Passy in the summer of 1860, where Moscheles's son Felix was a house guest. Rossini had entered into Felix's album a little piece for horn which he had entitled "Thème de Rossini suivi de deux variations et Coda par Moscheles père". Moscheles duly composed Rossini's prescribed variations and coda, and requested that the great Italian maestro accept the dedication of the work to him.