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Saint-Saëns, Camille
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Saint-Saëns, Camille
- Autograph musical quotation from Act One of the opera "Ascanio", signed and inscribed "Ascanio. 1er acte...C. Saint-Saëns 1913"), together with quotations etc from Milhaud, Chaminade and Canteloube
- paper
comprising the opening four bars of François I's address before Benvenuto Cellini's statue of Jupiter in Act I, notated in dark blue ink for bass voice with the words "Voici [sic] le pur chef-d'oeuvre, ami! ce Jupiter", on a hand-drawn stave, 1 page, c.20.5 x 14cm, 1913, together with
MILHAUD, DARIUS. Autograph quotation from La création du monde, signed ("Milhaud"), the plaintive opening seven bar-theme [for alto saxophone], notated in black ink, on a single hand-drawn stave, on card, c.10 x 12cm, on the back of a photograph of Milhaud, remains of mount on verso--CHAMINADE, CÉCILE. Postcard photograph signed and inscribed on the image with, on the verso, an autograph musical quotation of an 'Allegretto' in C, also signed and inscribed c.13.5 x 8.5cm, Tamaris sur mer (Var), 21 March 1911, remains of mounting obscuring the music; together with a quotation of the folk song 'O up! As-tu entendu chanter la cigale?', from Canteloube's Chants d'Auvergne, 1 page, c.21 x 14.5cm
MILHAUD, DARIUS. Autograph quotation from La création du monde, signed ("Milhaud"), the plaintive opening seven bar-theme [for alto saxophone], notated in black ink, on a single hand-drawn stave, on card, c.10 x 12cm, on the back of a photograph of Milhaud, remains of mount on verso--CHAMINADE, CÉCILE. Postcard photograph signed and inscribed on the image with, on the verso, an autograph musical quotation of an 'Allegretto' in C, also signed and inscribed c.13.5 x 8.5cm, Tamaris sur mer (Var), 21 March 1911, remains of mounting obscuring the music; together with a quotation of the folk song 'O up! As-tu entendu chanter la cigale?', from Canteloube's Chants d'Auvergne, 1 page, c.21 x 14.5cm
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."