- 183
Madrigals
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Il primo libro d'i madrigali de diversi autori a misura di breve...a quatro voci, Venice: Antonio Gardane, 1546
- paper
first edition, Altus part only (of 4), oblong 4to, 20 leaves ([1], xxxviii and [1] pages), woodcut device on title, later inscribed paper wrappers, stitching broken, with some leaves loose, a few small stains
Provenance
From the collection of André Meyer (1884-1974).
Literature
RISM 154615 ; Lewis (Gardano) 99; Censimento 16, CNCE 42995 (a different collection to that found in RISM 154317)
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 altus part is unique, and the only other survival of this, the first edition of Gardano's 1546 collection is a single bassus part in Bologna. From the second edition (1548), there is a single tenor part in Munich, and only the third edition of 1550 survives complete (in the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, Vienna). The collection contains 38 madrigals, including four by Arcadelt and others by Costanzo Festa, Berchem, Jacques de Ponte, Verdelot and Willaert. This is one of the earliest collections published by Antonio Gardano (1509-1569), whose career began in 1538. Please also see Lot 248.