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Villa-Lobos, Heitor
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Villa-Lobos, Heitor
- Autograph manuscript, signed and inscribed ("A Monsieur Irving Schwerke...Villa-Lobos, Rio, 9/7/925")
- paper
a fragment of the score of the Trio for oboe, clarinet and bassoon (W 182), three bars notated in open score, in black ink on a single three-stave system,
1 page, oblong 8vo (c.16.8 x 26.5cm), 6-stave paper, possibly trimmed from a larger sheet, blank on verso, Rio de Janeiro, 9 July 1925, some creasing at folds
1 page, oblong 8vo (c.16.8 x 26.5cm), 6-stave paper, possibly trimmed from a larger sheet, blank on verso, Rio de Janeiro, 9 July 1925, some creasing at folds
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
Autograph music by Villa-Lobos is rare at auction. The Wind Trio was composed in 1921 and first performed in Paris in 1924. This passage comprises the fourth, fifth and sixth bars of the second movement ("Languisamente"), which are characterized by ever-changing metres: 9/8 (=4/4 + 1/8), 4/4 and 5/4. The papers of the recipient, American critic and writer on music Irving Schwerke (1893-1975), are now at the Music Division of the Library of Congress.