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Guido, Giovanni Antonio, (c.1675-after 1728)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Guido, Giovanni Antonio
- Mottetti ad una et piu Voci con Sinfonia dedicata A.S.A.R. Il Signor Duca d'Orleans, da Gio: Antonio Guido genovese, Opera prima, Paris: Foucault, 1707
- paper
first edition, [4 &] 102 pages, folio (c.35 x 24cm), elaborate passe-partout title-page completed in manuscript, engraved dedicatory epistle, privilege and music, fine engraving depicting "musique" and "poésie" by Juan Dolivar (1689), the texts for the motets and index added on 11 pages of manuscript with engraved headpieces, eighteenth-century dark brown morocco, spine gilt in compartments, lettered "Mott / da / Guido", passe-partout title (replacing the original?) and manuscript index trimmed and laid down, some browning, spine slightly defective at head and foot, corners and joints worn
Literature
RISM G 5037 (3 copies, none in Britain or America)
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
A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE EDITION. Three of these Italianate motets contain prominent solos for the violin, of which G.A. Guido was himself a celebrated player. The collection contains 1) 'Me miserum' for solo voice and continuo, 2) 'Descendite de Coelo' with violin accompaniment ("sinfonia"), 3) the duet 'Languet cor meum', 4) the solo motet 'Bonus est Dominus', 5) the accompanied duet 'Quæ nova fulget gloria' and 6) the solo motet with violin 'Audite, filiæ Sion'.