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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Early Artaria and André editions of the string quintets
- paper and ink
1) Grand Quintetto per due violini due viole e violoncello...N.o 1 [...2...3...4...5...6...7...8], Vienna: Artaria, [1790-1799], early editions of the string quintets and arrangements for string quintet K. 515 (Haberkamp 2nd issue), K.516 (cf. 5th issue; with imprint 'Artaria Comp.'), K.406 (516B) (4th issue), K.593 (4th issue), K.614 (2nd issue), K.287 (271H), (first Viennese edition), K.375 and K.407 (386C) (first edition of this arrangement; containing a minuet from the serenade K.375), 5 parts, 4to, each containing 8 works, plate numbers 283, 315, 388, 428, 429, 440, 821, 852, the series numbers on the titles in manuscript, some modern pencil annotations to titles, manuscript label to covers, contemporary marbled wrappers, slight worming to violino primo part, trimmed by the binder
2) Partitions des cinq principaux quintetti pour deux violons, deux altos, et violoncelle [K.406 (516b), 515, 516, 593 and 614]...N.o 1 [...2...3...4...5] [scores], Offenbach: André, [c.1825], five volumes in one, 8vo, lithographed throughout, plate numbers 4791-4795, nineteenth-century green morocco gilt [RISM M 5968], trimmed by the binder, affecting the plate number on a few pages of no.1, and the pagination number on p.11 of no.5; together with: MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Zwei Serenaden für 2 Oboen, 2 Clarinetten, 2 Hörner und 2 Fagotte...Partitur...N.o 2 [Serenade in C minor, K.388: à 8 version] [score], Offenbach: J. André etc., [1852], 2 leaves, 32 pages, large 8vo, publisher's printed green wrappers
2) Partitions des cinq principaux quintetti pour deux violons, deux altos, et violoncelle [K.406 (516b), 515, 516, 593 and 614]...N.o 1 [...2...3...4...5] [scores], Offenbach: André, [c.1825], five volumes in one, 8vo, lithographed throughout, plate numbers 4791-4795, nineteenth-century green morocco gilt [RISM M 5968], trimmed by the binder, affecting the plate number on a few pages of no.1, and the pagination number on p.11 of no.5; together with: MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Zwei Serenaden für 2 Oboen, 2 Clarinetten, 2 Hörner und 2 Fagotte...Partitur...N.o 2 [Serenade in C minor, K.388: à 8 version] [score], Offenbach: J. André etc., [1852], 2 leaves, 32 pages, large 8vo, publisher's printed green wrappers
Condition
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"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."