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Brossard, Sébastien de
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Brossard, Sébastien de
- Elévations et motets à II. et III. voix, et à voix seule, deux dessus de violon, ou deux flûtes, avec la bass-continuë [score], Paris: Ballard, 1699
- paper and ink
5 leaves, 90, [2] pages, woodcut vignette to title, dedication, translation of texts, index and privilege extract at end [RISM B 4599, BUC, p.139]
Prodromus musicalis, ou élévations et motets à voix seule, avec une basse-continue. Seconde édition, revûë, corrigée & augmentée d'un motet pour une basse-taille...Livre premier [score], Paris: Ballard, 1702, [4], 84 pages, index, dedication, privilege extract at end [RISM B 4597; BUC, p.139]
2 volumes in one, folio (34.3 x 23.2cm), spine gilt in compartments, contemporary calf, some damp-staining and browning, small tear with paper loss to outer margin of second leaf of first volume, spine repaired at head and foot, light wear to covers
Prodromus musicalis, ou élévations et motets à voix seule, avec une basse-continue. Seconde édition, revûë, corrigée & augmentée d'un motet pour une basse-taille...Livre premier [score], Paris: Ballard, 1702, [4], 84 pages, index, dedication, privilege extract at end [RISM B 4597; BUC, p.139]
2 volumes in one, folio (34.3 x 23.2cm), spine gilt in compartments, contemporary calf, some damp-staining and browning, small tear with paper loss to outer margin of second leaf of first volume, spine repaired at head and foot, light wear to covers
Provenance
From the collection of André Meyer (1884-1974).
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
The second volume here (Prodomus musicalis, 1702) is a revised edition of Brossard's 1695 Elévations et motets à voix seule; the first (Elévations et motets à II. et III. voix, 1699) was first published in 1698.