- 159
Glazunov, Alexandr
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Glazunov, Alexandr
- Good large autograph musical quotation from the Sixth String Quartet, signed twice, and inscribed ("Tema con variazione (du 6me quatuor inédit) Alexandre Glazounow")
- paper
the short score of the opening theme of the fourth movement 'Theme and Variations', comprising twenty-nine bars in all, notated in blue ink on three two-stave systems, the instruments indicated ("2 violons"; "Alto et violoncelle"), and with an autograph dedication at the foot of the page ("A Monsieur Marc Pincherle en souvenir de Alexandre Glazounow. Paris, Janvier 1929"),
1 page, folio (c.31.5 x 24cm), 12-stave paper, Paris, January 1929, crease along central fold, 2 short tears to margin repaired, one just touching the first signature
1 page, folio (c.31.5 x 24cm), 12-stave paper, Paris, January 1929, crease along central fold, 2 short tears to margin repaired, one just touching the first signature
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 is a pre-publication manuscript: Glazunov's quartet did not appear until 1989, when it was published posthumously by Belaieff in Frankfurt.