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Davies, Peter Maxwell
Estimate
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Davies, Peter Maxwell
- Long autograph musical quotation signed ("Peter Maxwell Davies") of the Sonata for trumpet in D and piano, together with autograph quotations signed by John Tavener, John Rutter and Gordon Jacob
- paper
including the opening seven bars of Davies's early Trumpet Sonata (1955), notated by the composer in pencil in open score on two systems, inscribed "for Linda Moody, with all good wishes", 1 page, folio, 30 x 21.3cm, 12-stave paper, no place or date, [possibly 1989]--TAVENER. From his early motet In alium (1968), signed, notated in black ink on two staves with the words "Spem spem spem", 1 page, on card, with Tavener's name added in violet ink, trace of mount on the verso--RUTTER. From the Gloria (1974), five bars of the opening vocal section, the soprano part notated in black ink on a single stave with the words "Gloria in excelsis Deo", signed and inscribed ("John Rutter Cambridge 1987"), 1 page, c.10.5 x 25.5cm, 5-stave paper, cut from a larger sheet, 1987--JACOB. From Viola Concerto no.2 (1979) signed, notated in black in on a single stave, c.4 x 9cm, remains of mount on verso
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."