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Moscheles, Ignaz
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Moscheles, Ignaz
- Autograph manuscript of the song "Am Bache" for soprano and obbligato horn, Op.136, signed ("Ignaz Moscheles")
- Paper and ink
the Stichvorlage, notated in brown ink on three-stave and four-stave systems, marked up by and for the printer in pencil and blue crayon, with an autograph title-page ("..."Am Bache" Lied für eine Sopran Stimme mit obligater Klavier und Hornbegleitung komponiert von I. Moscheles...") formed of a leaf of different manuscript paper affixed to the first page of music, another different leaf (containing a fragment of a violin II part for an unidentified composition, possibly in Moscheles' hand) being affixed to the final leaf of music; the song autograph containing a number of autograph deletions, corrections and alterations, one two-bar revision (for bb.24-25) being written on a strip of manuscript paper and affixed to the score
6 pages, including title-page, 4to (c.29 x 23.5cm and c.27.2 x 21.8cm), the verso of the third leaf of the song containing the final (cancelled) six bars of a setting for voice and piano, in an unidentified hand, of Thomas Moore's "Peace Be Around Thee", Moschele's song dated on the first page [no place,] 2 November 1856 [the third number originally different?], the third leaf of the song detached, first two leaves splitting along hinge, a few small tears, some dust-staining and browning; together with a partial copy of the manuscript, in an unidentified hand, complete only with regard to the horn part, 3 pages, page 4 containing a pencil sketch for a polka, in an unidentifed hand
6 pages, including title-page, 4to (c.29 x 23.5cm and c.27.2 x 21.8cm), the verso of the third leaf of the song containing the final (cancelled) six bars of a setting for voice and piano, in an unidentified hand, of Thomas Moore's "Peace Be Around Thee", Moschele's song dated on the first page [no place,] 2 November 1856 [the third number originally different?], the third leaf of the song detached, first two leaves splitting along hinge, a few small tears, some dust-staining and browning; together with a partial copy of the manuscript, in an unidentified hand, complete only with regard to the horn part, 3 pages, page 4 containing a pencil sketch for a polka, in an unidentifed hand
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
Moscheles' attractive setting of F. Baltzer's text was published as Op. 136 with a dedication to Rossini by Kistner of Leipzig. In this edition an optional solo part for violoncello is provided as an alternative to the horn solo: of this part, which differs in a few bars from the horn part, there is no trace in Moscheles' autograph. A version of the song for two sopranos and piano was published in Moscheles' 4 Duetten, Op. 132.