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Menotti, Gian Carlo
Estimate
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Menotti, Gian Carlo
- Autograph musical quotation from "Amahl and the Night Visitors", signed ("Gian Carlo Menotti 1989"), together with autograph musical quotations signed by Lukas Foss and Morton Gould
- paper
comprising the opening of Amahl's first solo, addressing his mother, notated in brown ink on three staves, with the words "Don't cry , Mother dear, don't worry for me", 1 page, c.14.5 x 21.5cm, 6-stave paper, 1989--FOSS. From Solo for Piano (1981), an unusual hybrid minimalist/ twelve-tone work, notated in pencil on three two-stave systems, 10 April 1999; together with an autograph letter signed about conducting works by Ligeti and Krenek, 2 pages, in green ink, Buffalo NY, 6 May 1970--GOULD. From "Spirituals for Orchestra", three bars notated on a single stave, c.21 x 14cm, [New York], 28 March 1971
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."